Racehorse It’s Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
The Blood-Horse Staff
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury.
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA.
The fourth edition of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be held Oct. 16-17.
A show and sale will raise awareness for the opportunities available for off-track Thoroughbreds.
The colt continues to make strides towards recovery and a possible return to the racetrack.
Maram, winner of the 2008 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, died Sept. 6 from an acute illness.
Zayat Stables reports that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days.
Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was “walking comfortably.”
Ruidoso Downs chairman says serious drug offenders will be banned from the track’s property starting in 2013.
The organization endorsed a proposal to have Salix administered by certain veterinarians only.
The evacuation applies to the 700 horses currently stabled at Fair Grounds for its summer Quarter Horse meet.
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.
The rule would affect found responsible for putting substances in racehorses that might endanger the animals.
Some of Thoroughbred racing’s most notable owners have pledged to run their 2-year-olds without Salix.
The pain-killer more powerful than morphine was not found in any Derby or Oaks samples tested.
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