Geaux Rocket Ride has been euthanized four days after getting injured during a workout leading up to the Breeders’ Cup and struggling to recover after surgery
In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Pin Oak Stud's Geaux Rocket Ride, ridden by Ramon Vazquez, cruises to victory in the $100,000 Affirmed Stakes horse race, Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, Calif. Breeders’ Cup Classic contender Geaux Rocket Ride was injured during a workout Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Santa Anita. The 3-year-old colt appeared to stumble in mid-stretch and was pulled up by Mike Smith, the Hall of Fame jockey.
Geaux Rocket Ride was being pointed toward the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic when he got hurt. He appeared to stumble and was pulled up by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith. He jumped off and held the 3-year-old colt's right front leg until help arrived last Saturday at Santa Anita. Smith wasn't hurt.
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella told The Associated Press via text earlier Wednesday that respected veterinarian Dr. Larry Bramlage was en route to California to look at Geaux Rocket Ride and make an evaluation.
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