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    Huge shame but at least he delivered this year so spectacularly and they caught it before it developed into anything which could have resulted in worse than retirement.
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    Australian icon and winner of the 1992 Melbourne Cup, Subzero has been euthanised at the grand old age of 32. He had Red Rum-like status over there regularly making public appearances in his retirement.
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    Equine Retirements, Long Term Injuries and Departures

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    Australian icon and winner of the 1992 Melbourne Cup, Subzero has been euthanised at the grand old age of 32. He had Red Rum-like status over there regularly making public appearances in his retirement.
    He was regularly clambered all over by my fella’s son when he was about five or so - always gentle and always careful. Last year he taught Cameron Smith’s son that horses aren’t terrifying when they all went over, by licking him and stealing his sausage roll. A very special horse who’s effects go far deeper than just his wonderful racing career. Sleep well Subby - you were a better person than most humans - back with Graham now.


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    Saw him at the 1998 street parade Cup eve.
    Some occasion ; well worth a visit.

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    Sizing John retired
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diamond Geezer View Post
    Sizing John retired
    One year of gold glory took its toll

    He chased home a superstar over the minimum yet will be remembered as the better horse now
    Some people say he’s the best since Arkle and that’s certainly true when you look at what he’s done

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    Lady Buttons has been retired but will stay with Phil Kirby and become a broodmare.
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    He has a tremendous breeding operation there, plus LB's half brother, who is enormous and a seriously good looking horse.
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    Hearing that Thundering Blue has been PTS


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    Quote Originally Posted by trudij View Post
    Hearing that Thundering Blue has been PTS


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    Very sad and unlucky start for Nicholls/Jared Sullivan, Saglawy died at Perth today.

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    Mutafani at Newmarket yesterday.
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    Terrible news from Mick Easterby

    I have some terribly sad news today about what has happened here overnight.

    Poaching is rife at the moment in Bulmer and surrounding areas.

    Last night at Mill House Farm, Bulmer, a herd of yearlings and their nanny horse, my wonderful 21 year old ex-racehorse Blue Spinnaker, forced their way out of a large field last night/this morning by pushing over a hung metal gate. Blue Spinnaker suffered horrific fatal injuries and a number of yearlings have been badly wounded. The horses were reported on the road this morning in a state of shock.

    There are vehicle tracks in the field not belonging to us. Herds of horses generally do not panic in this way unless they feel threatened.

    I have reported this to the police who will be coming to visit.

    Poaching is a priority offence meaning you call 999 to report if you witness it in action.

    The more they are reported the better response we will get; regular evening patrols. Poachers are unsavoury characters and can also be interested in farm contents (quad bikes/tools etc) so the more deterred they feel the better for everyone.

    If you do see or suspect anything would you please report it.
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    Awful news. I hope they catch those that are responsible.

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    Oh, that's awful - hope they catch those responsible quickly.

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    Percy B Shelley from Micky Hammond's lost at Sedgefield yesterday
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    Aramon is out for the season, which is very unfortunate. Winning the Galway Hurdle of a mark of 155 had put him in the picture for the Champion Hurdle. Commiserations to those on here who are connected.

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    I read elsewhere that Limato has been retired.

    Hope you have a long and happy one Limato

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    Poor River Wylde after being brought down by Mont des Avaloirs' fall at the last.

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    And Doubly Clever in the Silver Trophy unfortunately.

    Poor At Large for Tizzard yesterday too on his debut.

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