Famed Thoroughbred Stallion Storm Cat Dies at Age 30
The Blood-Horse Staff
April 24, 2013
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age.
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age.
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks.
2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States.
Zenyatta produced her second foal, a colt by Tapit, on her birthday, April 1.
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol.
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.
The CHRB said it concluded some sweet feed products contain zilpaterol, a prohibited substance for racehorses.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that four additional individuals will serve as directors.
The track’s simulcast feed will run informational slots featuring retired racehorses available for adoption.
Regulators in eight states have committed to a uniform racehorse medication and drug testing program.
Rachel Alexandra continues healing well following a March 7 procedure to drain an abscess.
Fatal injuries in North American Thoroughbred races stayed consistent at just under two per 1,000 starts.
Rachel Alexandra was “bright and alert” March 7 after an abscess was discovered and drained that morning.
A horse euthanized March 5 who was stabled at Santa Anita Park was confirmed positive for EHV-1.
Thoroughbred aftercare organizations can now apply for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accreditation.
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