alt obits guy 3,386 Posted August 3, 2018 Howard Grant, who won nearly 2,000 races during his career in the 1960s and 1970s, has died. He was 79. http://live.drf.com/nuggets/44115-howard-grant-top-rider-from-1960s-and-70s-has-died-at-age-79 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,270 Posted August 15, 2018 On 14/04/2018 at 17:54, DevonDeathTrip said: Grand National winning jockey Davy Russell dedicated his victory today to fellow jockey Pat Smullen, who was diagnosed with a tumour last month. The cancer is apparently pancreatic cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,255 Posted August 23, 2018 Former trainer Mick O'Toole has died aged 87. https://www.theirishfield.ie/former-trainer-mick-otoole-passes-away-397546/ Won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1977 with Davy Lad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted September 30, 2018 Edredon Bleu, winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase and King George VI Chase, has died at the age of 26. https://www.racinguk.com/news/hugely-popular-champion-chase-and-king-george-hero-edredon-bleu-dies-aged-26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Edredon Bleu, winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase and King George VI Chase, has died at the age of 26. https://www.racinguk.com/news/hugely-popular-champion-chase-and-king-george-hero-edredon-bleu-dies-aged-26 One of the best,especially when I had a tenner on him at 25/1 in the King George on Boxing day 2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted October 1, 2018 22 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Edredon Bleu, winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase and King George VI Chase, has died at the age of 26. https://www.racinguk.com/news/hugely-popular-champion-chase-and-king-george-hero-edredon-bleu-dies-aged-26 sacrebleu! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted October 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Sir Creep said: sacrebleu! Blue Eiderdown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted November 8, 2018 Animal whisperer says she's talking to dead Irish horse. The animal died after a race on Tuesday, in Australia. https://www.irishpost.com/news/animal-whisperer-claims-shes-talking-dead-irish-horse-cliffsofmoher-161736 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 9, 2018 Hmmmm 'hunts' covered by this thread? Could go in plenty but this will do. Jane Goring aged 57. Was facing jail for whipping a hunt saboteur (pics in link) and now dies falling off her horse. Effort. https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/09/huntswoman-facing-jail-for-whipping-saboteur-is-killed-in-riding-accident-weeks-before-she-faced-prosecution-8120833/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, charon said: Hmmmm 'hunts' covered by this thread? Could go in plenty but this will do. Jane Goring aged 57. Was facing jail for whipping a hunt saboteur (pics in link) and now dies falling off her horse. Effort. https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/09/huntswoman-facing-jail-for-whipping-saboteur-is-killed-in-riding-accident-weeks-before-she-faced-prosecution-8120833/ I say "don't drink and ride horses". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 9, 2018 I loved the quote re Ascot and picnic baskets 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,094 Posted November 14, 2018 UK Showjumper Tim Stockdale dies fairly rapidly of stomach cancer: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/tim-stockdale-showjumper-dies-670768 Edit: Statement from a month ago: "We would like to announce that I will taking a short break from riding as I have been diagnosed with stomach cancer this week. It’s important to focus on getting over this obstacle before we make plans for the future." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 14, 2018 For a show jumper to say " It’s important to focus on getting over this obstacle before we make plans for the future ." Is funny 4 faults right there Tim. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,094 Posted November 14, 2018 2 hours ago, charon said: For a show jumper to say " It’s important to focus on getting over this obstacle before we make plans for the future ." Is funny 4 faults right there Tim. Didn't even notice he made a joke - well, apart from the "short break". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,682 Posted November 21, 2018 On 09/02/2012 at 12:35, Guest Guest said: Aldaniti trainer Josh Gifford has died http://www.racingpos...e-of-70/985764/ Aldaniti's owner Nick Embericos has died aged 81. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,094 Posted December 13, 2018 Julie Brougham, top New Zealand equestrian, has cancer - apparently stomach cancer: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/109256972/olympic-equestrian-julie-brougham-vows-to-overcome-cancer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted December 19, 2018 On 14/04/2018 at 17:54, DevonDeathTrip said: Grand National winning jockey Davy Russell dedicated his victory today to fellow jockey Pat Smullen, who was diagnosed with a tumour last month. Pat Smullen is recovering from having a tumour removed. The nine-time champion flat jockey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March and underwent surgery on the tumour six weeks ago. Apparently some minor post-op complications but he seems in good spirits. Strike his name from 2019 lists. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,771 Posted December 19, 2018 21 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Pat Smullen is recovering from having a tumour removed. The nine-time champion flat jockey was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March and underwent surgery on the tumour six weeks ago. Apparently some minor post-op complications but he seems in good spirits. Strike his name from 2019 lists. SC Still pancan though....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted December 21, 2018 God.....DAMMIT!! ANOTHER sleeper pissed away. Australian horse trainer extraordinaire, Bill Doughty, dies of prostate cancer at 76. Was in palliative care during the week, and out training winners on the track during the weekend (in Oct). They even named Ascot race #3 after him a couple weeks ago. muthafucka, I can't have anything nice. Humph! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,255 Posted December 23, 2018 News on the wires that John Marshall, Melbourne Cup winning jockey, has been beaten...by cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 3, 2019 Trainer Bill Elsey away aged 97, won the Oaks in 67 and the St Leger in the 70's. https://www.racingpost.com/news/oaks-and-st-leger-winning-trainer-bill-elsey-dies-at-97/359804 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 4, 2019 Lauren Biddle, 22 year old American polo player, dies at a druggie party in New Zealand. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12185583 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 16, 2019 Natasha Galpin dies aged 22 riding out at Ian Jardines stable. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-46890668 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,072 Posted March 6, 2019 Only days before two of the biggest events on its schedule, Santa Anita on Tuesday suspended racing at least through this weekend — the announcement coming hours after the 21st horse fatality at the track since Dec. 26. “In whole, we feel confident in the track and we're just being very proactive,” said Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of the Stronach Group, which owns and operates Santa Anita. “We want to do all the testing that needs to be done. When we believe we're in good shape, we'll start to train over it again.” The move will force the postponement of the Santa Anita Handicap, a lucrative race for older horses, and the San Felipe Handicap, a major prep race for 3-year-olds trying to qualify for the Kentucky Derby. Both were scheduled for Saturday. The fatalities became very public less than two weeks ago when two horses, including 2017 Breeders’ Cup winner Battle Of Midway, died while training on a Saturday morning. Since then, two horses have died during training and one during racing. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,386 Posted April 1, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 08:12, Sir Creep said: Only days before two of the biggest events on its schedule, Santa Anita on Tuesday suspended racing at least through this weekend — the announcement coming hours after the 21st horse fatality at the track since Dec. 26. “In whole, we feel confident in the track and we're just being very proactive,” said Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of the Stronach Group, which owns and operates Santa Anita. “We want to do all the testing that needs to be done. When we believe we're in good shape, we'll start to train over it again.” The move will force the postponement of the Santa Anita Handicap, a lucrative race for older horses, and the San Felipe Handicap, a major prep race for 3-year-olds trying to qualify for the Kentucky Derby. Both were scheduled for Saturday. The fatalities became very public less than two weeks ago when two horses, including 2017 Breeders’ Cup winner Battle Of Midway, died while training on a Saturday morning. Since then, two horses have died during training and one during racing. SC Two more horses have died since then, including one this past weekend. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/racing-accident-claims-23rd-horse-at-santa-anita-track 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
