The horse racing neighborhood has been rocked by the shock demise of a star Group 1 profitable galloper.
The Mick Worth and Michael Kent Jr-trained I am Thunderstruck was euthanised on Thursday afternoon following arthroscopic fetlock surgical procedure.
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The horse was put down after he had an accident coming off the working desk following what was anticipated to be a routine knee chip operation.
Connections and steady employees had been devastated after they had been left with no choice.
In a put up on social media, Worth Kent Racing stated I am Thunderstruck had suffered a catastrophic knee damage whereas getting up after the final anaesthetic.
“On behalf of all our house owners and employees we’re heartbroken,” the put up learn.
Syndicator OTI Racing stated in a put up: “Phrases can not adequately categorical our unhappiness at immediately’s information on I am Thunderstruck.
“We really feel for all linked with this wonderful horse – our co-owners and the workforce at Mick Worth Racing particularly. We’ll bear in mind him in full flight.”
Worth and Kent had determined to finish I am Thunderstruck’s autumn marketing campaign after a observe gallop at Cranbourne on Tuesday.
They had been hoping to get the gelding to Sydney subsequent week for the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick.
At his final begin, I am Thunderstruck ran the worst race of his profession ending 11th behind Mr Brightside within the All-Star Mile (1600m) at Moonee Valley on March 18.
I am Thunderstruck raced on 23 events, accumulating seven wins, together with the Group 1 Toorak Handicap, the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes and The Golden Eagle, together with eight minor placings and greater than $8.three million in prize cash.
– With Cameron Noakes
