Ova Charged, says the official race chart, “fell at the 16th pole and was euthanized” at Ellis yesterday afternoon. Another dead horse, ho hum right? But because Ova was a “star” (almost a million bucks in 19 races) and this was a big race ($250K stakes), her death was covered by the racing press. Here is how BloodHorse relayed it:
“A three-race stakes card at Ellis Park Aug. 3 was marred by tragedy when the popular, 15-time-winning mare Ova Charged broke down in the stretch while racing in the Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes. The Louisiana-bred speedster, who had become a fan favorite for brilliant speed and wins across numerous stakes, fell approaching the sixteenth pole of the 5 1/2-furlong turf race, leaving observers, both on-track and off, heartbroken. In the hours that followed, many racing fans posted their appreciation for Ova Charged on social media and words of support for her connections.”
Then this:
“Ova Charged’s catastrophic injury led to a subdued winner’s circle and postrace interview involving the winning connections.”
Although a “tragedy” had occurred, and all were “heartbroken,” the celebration for the game’s winner – not to mention the rest of the day’s competition – went on. Yup, a sport like any other. Vile – to the core.
Ova Charged, while still alive:
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