Two days after the running of the GIII Lake George Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday July 26, the Mike Maker-trained Aterradora (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) was humanely euthanized at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the New York Racing Association said via a press release on Wednesday.
The 3-year-old owned by Pura Vida Investments LLC, who was making her eighth career start, was pulled up by jockey Ricardo Santana, Jr. in the gallop out after finishing fifth and was immediately attended to by on-track veterinarians. The filly was transported to the aforementioned medical facility for further evaluation and treatment.
Radiographs taken that same day revealed a slab fracture of the right knee, which was followed by a CT scan to allow for surgical planning. At the time of surgery, the extent of the injury was found to be more severe and complicated than previously identified. As a result, and upon the recommendation of attending veterinarians, Aterradora was humanely euthanized.
According to the NYRA release, since the beginning of the summer meet July 10, Aterradora is the lone fatality during racing. There have been two equine fatalities during training–National Secret (American Pharoah) and Dazzle d'Oro (Bolt d'Oro).
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