In memoriam 2024

[Diver52]

Hot Danzing, a three year old daughter of Danzing Candy, lost the rider after bumping with another horse at Los Alamitos, then ran around along the outer rail and jumped the rail apparently very near the Fanduel desk, suffering fatal injuries. Must have been very distressing for those nearby; Todd Schrupp sounded really shaken.

[brunanas]

Three women murdered in crossbow attack are family of BBC commentator John Hunt
https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain ... F93J6Aa0Q/

The three women were found seriously injured in a property in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm on Tuesday. They all died at the scene.

A statement from the BBC read: "The three women killed in Bushey are Carol Hunt, the wife of the BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters."

There is a massive search under way for a man named by police as 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, who has been on the run for over 19 hours. He is still believed to be in Hertfordshire or north London and in possession of a crossbow, said police.

horrible.

[Le Beau Bai]

Three women murdered in crossbow attack are family of BBC commentator John Hunt
https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain ... F93J6Aa0Q/

The three women were found seriously injured in a property in Ashlyn Close just before 7pm on Tuesday. They all died at the scene.

A statement from the BBC read: "The three women killed in Bushey are Carol Hunt, the wife of the BBC Racing radio commentator John Hunt, and two of their daughters."

There is a massive search under way for a man named by police as 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, who has been on the run for over 19 hours. He is still believed to be in Hertfordshire or north London and in possession of a crossbow, said police.

horrible.

Absolutely horrific.

They have now caught the suspect.

Police later issued a statement saying: "Following an extensive search, Kyle Clifford, aged 26, was found in the Enfield area by officers this afternoon.
"He is receiving medical treatment having been found with injuries. No shots were fired by police."[\quote]

[Mylute]

Sounds like he retired in 2022, but here is a sale ad for GRAY ATTEMPT. Retired due to sesamoid fracture, won 8 times from 30 starts, 3 stakes wins.
https://archive.ph/cI6wW

[mariasmon]

Slew's Quality, the dam of champion Shamrock Rose and GSW Loyalty, died in 2024.

[Holly1972]

Old Friends said goodbye to 26 year old Riva Way & 28 year old Hap

[Nenikikamen23]

Gemologist has a death report on July 16th in South Korea

[Akitaperson]

As already been said sadly Gemologist has passed away. An unfortunate blow to the fading godolphin bloodline

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... ium=social

[RugbyGirl]

Gemologist has a death report on July 16th in South Korea

Per a tweet from Alastair (Korearacing) Gemologist developed severe hind leg problems and was unable to walk. They consulted specialists but decided the best thing to do was put him to sleep.

[Akitaperson]

Per the San Diego Union Tribune, 4 year old gelding Gover Not a Taker was put to sleep after breaking down at Del Mar

[genuinerizk]

Mountaineer claimed another one, poor My Pink Baby Bird just broke down in the 5th race. They can hardly go a night without at last one breakdown anymore.

[Mylute]

Liable, the dam of Blame, has died age 29.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... -at-age-29

Wild Chief, a G2W and stallion in Germany, was euthanized after an "accident" at the age of 13.
https://www.turf-times.de/tt-artikel/wi ... runglueckt

[brunanas]

Liable, the dam of Blame, has died age 29.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... -at-age-29

was she subfertile? i never knew/realized she only produced six live foals (2001, 2004-2006, 2008 and 2014). she was listed as bred every year until 2016 and only had another live foal born in 2010 (but the filly died). was it ever stated anywhere if she was barren all these other years or if she aborted the pregnancies?

[Psychotic Parakeet]

Savanah Lady, by Jess's Dream o/o Sweetheart Lady by Overdriven, died after clocking a work at Del Mar.

[Flanders]

Truth Of It All, 1990 ch gelding (Proud Truth - Cup Of Honey, by Raise A Cup), Canadian CH 2yo/MG1SW died at Hurstland Farm of natural causes.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... dies-at-34

Wonderful to see he lived to be 34. I remember him, in my head he is intertwined with Itsalilknownfact. Did they ever race against each other? Probably not but were from the same crop, more likely that I just liked both their names. Equibase is down so I can't check.

[stelladaniella]

Liable, the dam of Blame, has died age 29.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... -at-age-29

was she subfertile? i never knew/realized she only produced six live foals (2001, 2004-2006, 2008 and 2014). she was listed as bred every year until 2016 and only had another live foal born in 2010 (but the filly died). was it ever stated anywhere if she was barren all these other years or if she aborted the pregnancies?

What I can see;
2002 Broodmare aborted (Arch)
2003 Barren (AP Indy)
2007 Barren (Forestry)
2009 Barren (Dynaformer)
2010 Foal died (Tiznow)
2011 Barren (Tiznow)
2012 Broodmare aborted (Arch)
2013 Barren (Arch)
2015 Barren (War Front)
2016 Barren (Trappe Shot)

[JohannaSwe]

Istabraq

3 time Champion hurdle winner died aged 32

[HB1994]

Istabraq

3 time Champion hurdle winner died aged 32

I am so sad. I thought (hoped) he would live forever. He was so loved by his connections and cared for like the king he was.

[Flanders]

[Mylute]

7x winner, MSP Taming the Tigress (by Smiling Tiger) was euthanized at Belmont Park due to laminitis, 7/22/2024.