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.
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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.
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