Obituaries of April and May 2014
It’s May and that means the Kentucky Derby of 2014. Congratulations the California Chrome, we wait with anticipation to watch if this is the year for a Triple Crown. Unfortunately, I must put a wet blanket on top of May with this article. We at DerbyFever like to keep our players informed of the latest news that may affect the game in the future. This past April and May we see many 2 year olds trying to break their maidens, as well as some new 3 year olds.
Again it’s unfortunate to report some horses we lost these few past months.
Azamour
Azamour has passed this past April. Azamour sustained a serious injury in his stable and had to be euthanized. His winnings consisted of 12 Starts: 6 wins, 1 Place and 3shows with earnings of $2,414,362. At 2 years of age he finished 1st in the Beresford S. (Ire-G2, 8FT), At 3he was 1st in the St. James’s Palace S. (GB-G1, 8FT), Irish Champion S. (Ire-G1, 10FT). He finished 2nd in the Irish 2000 Guineas (Ire-G1, 1600mT) and 3rd in the 2000 Guineas S. (GB-G1, 8FT) and Champion S. (GB-G1, 2000m).
When Azamour turned 4 he finished 1st in the Prince Of Wales’ S. (GB-G1,10FT) King George S. (GB-G1,12FT) and 3rd in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (USA-G1,12f); finishing his career with a 4th in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (Ire-G1,T,2000m). Currently in Derby Fever, Azamour is available as a 2yr old, 3yr old sire and a DS for 162 credits or 121 BP’s. You may also use him as a DDS for 90 credits or 90 BP’s. Rest well warrior.
Gold Case
Gold Case has passed away at the age of 20 on April 21st due to complications from a ruptured disc in his back. He was the son of Forty Niner and sired 21 stakes winners. He had a rather short racing career in 3 Starts he had 3 wins for an earnings of $60,810. He raced only as a 2 year old winning the Old Hickory S. (FG) and Sugar Bowl H. he was the Leading Sire in Indiana and the 2nd ranked sire in the Midwest. Gold Case is available on Derby Fever as a 2yr old, 3yr old sire or a DS for 55 credits or 55 BP’s. Gold Case may also be used as a DDS for 41 credits or 41 BP’s.
Tribal Rule
On May 1st, Tribal Rule California’s leading sire had passed away from an apparent heart attack while covering a mare at the age of 18. I figure if you’re going to go, go that way. Tribal Rule has a short racing career of 4 Starts 2 wins and 2 places for an earnings of, $77,600. Even though he had a short racing career he went out like a champ. Tribal Rule is available in Derby Fever as a 2yr old or 3yr old sire or a DS for 64 credits or 62 BP’s. He may also be used as a DDS for 46 credits or BP’s
Chelokee
Chelokee had to be euthanized on May 5th, due to an injury at the University of Arizona at the age of 10. His winnings consisted of 10 Starts 5 wins, 1 Place, and 2 shows for an earnings of $386,685. At 3 he won the Northern Dancer Breeders’ Cup S. (G3, 8.5F) the Barbaro S. (8.5F) and finished 3rd in the Florida Derby (G1). Chelokee is available in Derby Fever as a 2yr old or 3yr old sire, as well as a DS for 230 credits or 65 BP’s. He is not available as a DDS.
Common Grounds
Common Grounds has died at the age of 29 from an apparent heart attack. He was retired from the breeding shed in 2011. His winnings consisted of 10 Starts 2 wins, 2 places, and 2 shows with an earnings of $101,944. At the age of 2 he was a French champion winning the Prix Yacowlef (FR) the Prix de la Salamandre (Fr-G1) and finishing 2nd in the Prix Morny (Fr-G1). At 3 he finished 3rd in the Prix Djebel (Fr) and 3rd in the Breeders Cup Mile Test S. (Fr). Currently in derby Fever he is available as a DS for 74 credits or 74 BP’s, and available as a DDS for 55 credits or 55 BP’s.
Rest In Peace Warriors