Trainer: Racehorse Monzante Euthanized Due to Injuries
Esther Marr
July 25, 2013
Jackie Thacker said he euthanized Monzante because the gelding was suffering following a breakdown.
Jackie Thacker said he euthanized Monzante because the gelding was suffering following a breakdown.
A regulator says Monzante’s trainer and a private veterinarian apparently made the decision to euthanize him.
The grade 1 winner was euthanized after failing to finish while racing in a low-level claiming competition.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.
The event was a huge success with more than 1,100 entries and $50,000 raised to support racehorse aftercare.
The model rule represents a plan to provide appropriate penalties for violations of medication regulations.
Officials are taking additional precautions during the opening-day race card at Saratoga Race Course.
TCA distributes grants to nonprofits including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organizations.
The regulations are a “living document” that likely will be adjusted based on industry needs, one group says.
Some veterinarians expressed concerns over the proposed clenbuterol withdrawal time and testing levels.
The plan allows buyers and consignors to contribute a small portion of their purchases or sales to the TAA.
Some Thoroughbreds with mild clinical signs of wobbler syndrome eventually made it to the racetrack.
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
After recovering from colitis and laminitis last year, the colt is pointed toward his second start in 2013.
Best practices were identified in virtually every primary area of focus, including horse health practices.
The drugs, only available through compounding pharmacies, will be high-level violations if used in racing.
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