Trainer Michael Matz's Chelokee broke-down in the stretch-run of the Alysheba (GIII), ejecting rider Ramon Dominguez to the sloppy track.
Chelokee, a 4-year-old winner of $384,000 lifetime, was coincidentally the first winner of the Barbaro Stakes at Pimlico last year.
I was watching the race from the rail, so that I could get photos of the track conditions -- no information on the health of the rider or horse is available at this time.
I did not see Matz before or after the race, although he does have another entry in today's 11th and final race.
Friday, May 02, 2008
Matz's Chelokee Breaks Down in the Stretch
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Looked like a pretty bad break on TV....probably would have to put her down.
Update at JessicaChapel.com.
Condylar fracture to the right front, which affected the ankle as well. He's in a splint and en route to Rood and Riddle
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2008/May/02/Race-is-on-to-save-Chelokee.aspx
This is awful. My co-worker who's on site called and told me some rider had come off his horse, he didn't say the horse was injured!
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