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Wandshara (FR) (2004-2007), 3yo bay filly


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3/18/2016

Losses at Cheltenham 2016: 7

No More Heroes (IRE)
3/18/2016 — Seven valiant horses perished during the 2016 Cheltenham Festival. The annual race meeting is a grand event for the players, spectators, and the horses’ connections. But how did things look out on the course as the races unfolded? More>>

3/15/2016

Cheltenham 2016: Six Fatalities on Day One

The Govaness (GB) Wins at Cheltenham, 2015
Photo credit: Sporting Life
Three horses died today on day one of the 2016 Cheltenham Festival. They may love to run, not knowing this could be the last time. More>>

3/13/2016

The Story of Sunloch

Sunloch (GB)
Steeplechaser Sunloch (GB) joins the Memorial and oldest horses pages today. He reminds us that every racehorse has a story to be told. In this case, the horse is celebrated. Sunloch will receive the coveted “green plaque.”
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3/03/2016

Fatally Injured Racehorses Ad Infinitum

Admire Rakti (JPN)
3/3/2016 — For over 10 years the Memorial has tracked fallen racehorses amid the industry's attempts to make racing safer. Surely, no one would like to minimize injuries more than the very industry whose survival depends upon its athletes. More>>