Overview

• The 3-year-old colt, Geaux Rocket Ride, was euthanized on Wednesday, four days after getting injured during a workout leading up to the Breeders’ Cup, after struggling to recover from surgery.
• Geaux Rocket Ride sustained a condylar fracture, a repetitive strain injury that results in a fracture to the cannon bone above the fetlock due to large loads transmitted during high-speed workouts.
• This is the second death this week leading up to the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita, following the collapse of Practical Move due to a suspected cardiac event after a workout at Santa Anita.
• Geaux Rocket Ride missed the Santa Anita Derby and this year’s Triple Crown races due to a fever and a high white cell count, but his trainer claimed he was recovered and back on track toward the Breeders’ Cup.
• Despite his recovery setback, Geaux Rocket Ride had three wins in five career starts and earnings of $980,200, and his death deeply affected his owners at Pin Oak Stud.