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Champion Racehorse Patches O’Houlihan Euthanized After Injury

Veterinary specialists ruled that his soft tissue damage from the Highlander Stakes could not be treated to ensure a sustained quality of life.

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Overview

  • On June 28 at Woodbine Racetrack, the gelding claimed the Grade 2 Highlander Stakes under jockey Sofia Vives by a neck over My Boy Prince.
  • He was diagnosed with a soft tissue injury post-race and saw his condition deteriorate during 12 days of monitoring.
  • Veterinary specialists and surgeons concluded that surgery could not provide a sustained quality of life.
  • His owner, Frank Di Giulio Jr, announced on July 10 that he had been humanely euthanized after further veterinary assessment.
  • The Ontario-bred horse retired with a record of 13 wins and one second from 16 starts and was honored as Canada’s Horse of the Year in 2024.