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acacia alba
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Best story to come out of racing for weeks. |
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animals before people.
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Prince of Penzance
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Put the house on him
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Prince of Penzance
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He just loves the straight, massive chance in the Newmarket. Looking forward to it
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Carioca
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Hey POP, did you put some money in the swear box this morning? I see you uttered ( well almost lol) that word , be carefull, they maybe watching.
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Prince of Penzance
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Yeah, she’s nearly full |
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Smoke and Mirrors
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Super win. Just goes to show, they don’t need a whip
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"Go Hard or Go Home”
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3blindmice
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Yep, S U P E R
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Prince of Penzance
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$10 chance today.
I’m on |
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Bonjour
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What was the jock thinking? #planetmoloney
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Prince of Penzance
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Ride was fine.
Horse never raced over 1300 before. Too far Drop back in trip |
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JudgeHolden
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Weird run. Horse had his head turned in (left) the whole way. Straightened up in the end and finished off okay. Issue?
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Passing Through
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Rich Charm - began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Rider Patrick Moloney reported that his mount felt awkward in its action from the 700m and rounding the home turn, and for this reason he allowed the gelding to balance up in the straight before riding it along. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.
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Gay3
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She had Bryant (BC chiro) down from Q/land x 2 to treat a back issuethen he got a stone bruise but trialled well this week. She felt he was spot on & would be ridden back from the gate. His head was turned in 'cos he was hanging out i.e. rider trying to keep him in.
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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JudgeHolden
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A chiro? Well if you're relying on snakeoil salesmen you get what you deserve. Poor horse.
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Shawy38
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Plans for popular sprinter Rich Charm to target Group 1 races in autumn have been abandoned after the results of a scintigraphy revealed bone bruising in all four fetlocks.
Udyta Clarke’s Group 2 winner spent several days at Ballarat Equine Clinic during the week where vets worked to diagnose a mystery ailment that prompted several below-par performances during the spring. Clarke, who believes the issue can be traced back to an unplaced run in last year’s Newmarket Handicap, confirmed the six-year-old will be sidelined for at least 12 months. “It was the first time in his life he’s been away from the property overnight and he was very stressed, he lost 40kg in three days,” Clarke said. “But everyone at Ballarat Equine was so kind and so helpful. “They found quite bad bone bruising in all four fetlocks and he needs 12 months off to recover fully. “We’ll take him back in six months for another scan and hopefully it shows that he’s improving. “At least I’ve got him back in one piece." |
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Gay3
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I know these are incredibly expensive justifiably, given machine cost & expertise needed to interpret but good on her for knowing her horse so well & persisting in tracking down the reason for his loss of form
All his upper body issues were obviously a protective response to his limb pain which they generally are. More ammo for the anti Good 2/3 group. |
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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linghi11
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Anyone know what the scintigraphy sets one back? ($$$)
Edited by Gay3 - 07 Jan 2019 at 12:05pm |
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to the victor
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Carioca
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I'm amazed in a way that this horse didn't show indications that alls not well with him earlier, like drawing back from the feed bin, a drop of in attitude to work , indications of joints showing heat and " appleing up", dull eye, they can be sooks but there is a myriad of ways to read the leaves if he goes in All fours, no knock on the trainer , just me thinking outside the square fwiw.
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Gay3
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I posted in the Racing forum about the following with a little more detail off her interview but as the TBV search will only take me back to Dec 10 I naturally can't find it! The writing was clearly on the wall with 'compensatory' issues & I remember she did say he had a stone bruise. They can also be very tough too Carioca & mask their problems. Bilateral lameness is hard enough to diagnose but in all 4s, even more difficult especially when it shows up gradually. Distance no worry for recovered Rich CharmBut a change of fortune could be on the horizon, with Clarke saying this Saturday they're giving it 'a late throw at the stumps' in the final weeks of the Spring Carnival, with 'our fingers crossed for luck' as the popular sprinter steps out to 1300m for just the second time in his career in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Sandown. "I'm not worried about the 1300m, Patty (jockey Patrick Moloney) has been telling me forever that he'd do well at 1400m, I've probably tried to protect him a bit too much in the past so we'll just have to see how we go on Saturday," Clarke said. The son of Danerich is on the third line of betting in most markets for the Kevin Heffernan following more than two months on the sidelines after being found to be lame following the G2 Bobbie Lewis at Flemington. "Two days after the race he couldn't even lift a leg, I was so worried about him, and he was found to have soft tissue damage all across his backside, a sacroiliac problem," she said. "I'm glad that we'll get a crack at a race in the Spring Carnival, even if it is so late. "He's a great horse, and a trainer like me doesn't always get a horse like this, so I'm really happy that he's getting back to the races." The Cranbourne trainer hasn't taken any risks with the six-year-old, with one of Australia's best equine chiropractors even travelling from interstate to treat him. "Michael Bryant, who looked after Black Caviar, has flown down from Queensland to see him a few times, which has been such a relief, as soon as he saw him he knew what was wrong with him," she said. "Even when he was out I was still able to get a lot of work into him in the water, he's fit and trialled lovely 10 days ago. "Some even said that last furlong he was low flying." |
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Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it!
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Gay3
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With such a large equine community in the Ballarat area, BVP has recognised a high demand for accurate lameness diagnostic technology. This is why we are proud to offer diagnostic imaging of the foot and leg using the Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI to give both sport and leisure horses an early, safe and accurate diagnosis. The Hallmarq MRI scanner is located in a purpose designed building at the clinic and a team of vets has been trained to use the scanner and interpret the resulting images to the highest standard. We have established relationships with leading specialist radiologists in the UK and USA who have been providing written reports on our images. The Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI uses a strong magnetic field to produce images of soft tissues and bone. The procedure is non-invasive and does not require general anaesthesia. Sedation is used to prevent the horse from moving throughout the procedure. In most cases we will remove the front or back shoes depending on the region of interest to prevent interference with the magnetic field. The scan itself takes around 1-2 hours and you may be able to pick up your horse later the same day depending on when the scan takes place. However each scan produces up to 500 separate images, so interpretation takes time. The images are sent to a specialist for interpretation and the diagnosis may take a few days. It is important to keep in mind that Standing MRI does not replace the skill and experience of an equine vet. The initial clinical examination is still essential and preliminary diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, x-ray, bone scan) may be recommended. Our MRI system can image an area approximately the volume of a grapefruit so it is impractical for screening purposes. HOW MUCH DOES A SCAN COST? - The scan costs $2950, which includes two sites. This includes the cost of sedation and specialist reading fees. Most scans can be completed on an out-patient basis however if repeat scans are required an overnight stay is included in the total price. WHAT IS IT USED FOR? - MRI technology is the "gold standard" in medical imaging of soft tissues including tendon, ligament, joint capsule and articular cartilage, giving exquisite anatomical detail and precise localisation of lesions. MRI also provides precise localisation and differentiation of various pathological processes in bone. MRI finds its greatest use in lameness conditions of the lower limb, principally the foot and has revolutionised the diagnosis of injuries/conditions formerly collectively grouped as "navicular syndrome". WHAT CASES ARE SUITABLE FOR MRI? - Standing MRI is not suitable for large areas or survey imaging of regions of interest unlike nuclear scintigraphy. Therefore, precise localisation of the source of pain is necessary with nerve blocks or on clinical grounds. Indications include:
HOW DO I BOOK IN A CASE? - Please contact Dr Brian Anderson (0418506551 or ba@bvp.com.au or Dr Ian Fulton (0418503551 or if@bvp.com.au) or speak to Kim Hill or Gayle Dridan at our clinic on 0353346756. If you are not sure whether MRI would be a good choice for your horse or patient, please contact us or for more information on MRI and its uses in equine medicine please see the Hallmarq website.
MRI CASE EXAMPLES |
STIR sagittal image showing abnormally high fluid content (hyperintense signal, arrows) in the short pastern bone. | T2*W frontal image showing fluid accumulation (circle) in the short pastern bone. |
This horse presented for an 11-month history of right forelimb lameness. A bone scan revealed a "hot spot" in the third carpal bone (C3) of the right knee and x-rays revealed C3 sclerosis. MRI was performed to better characterize the changes, which revealed severe subchondral bone remodeling of C3 with development of an osseous cyst-like lesion surrounded by sclerosis. There was also evidence of degenerative joint disease.
T1W transverse section of the
carpus showing marked sclerosis of the subchondral and trabecular bone
of the radial facet of C3 (arrows). |
T2*W transverse section of the
carpus showing marked sclerosis of the subchondral and trabecular bone
of the radial facet of C3 (arrow). |
T2*W frontal image showing an osseous cyst in the radial facet of C3 (circle). |
T1W sagittal image showing fragmentation (degenerative joint disease) of the dorsal proximal aspect of C3 (arrow). |
This horse presented with a history of jumping poorly from the barrier and a short, high-stepping gait behind. Bone scan revealed "hot spots" in the lateral condyles of the cannon in the left (predominantly) and right hind fetlock joints. Subchondral bone disease as diagnosed here can actually be one of several injury types: inflammation or oedema (bone bruise), increased bone mineral density (sclerosis), microfracture or prefracture changes, or end-stage or severe bone damage with pending joint collapse. Given that the recommendations for rest and return to training depend on the nature of the injury, MRI was performed. The MRI scan showed moderate sclerosis of the cannon with mild inflammation associated with this. With this type of injury rest periods of less than 6 months result in resumption of lameness, so an 8-12 month spell was recommended. After this period the horse can gradually return to work, ideally using low-impact treadmill training and swimming as much as possible. Also the horse is to be shod in wide-web supportive shoes.
T1W sagittal image showing moderate bone sclerosis of the distal cannon (arrow). |
T1W transverse image showing
moderate bone sclerosis of the distal cannon, localized to the lateral
and medial condyles (circles). |
Udyta Clarke has had countless problems with sprinter Rich Charm and at times wondered whether he would return to racing.
The pair were the toast of the 2017 Melbourne Cup carnival when Rich Charm won the Linlithgow Stakes and they return to Flemington on Saturday for the Listed Straight Six (1200m).
Rich Charm has won only one race since, the VOBIS Gold Sprint at Caulfield in April 2018, but did spend 15 months away from racing.
Clarke said Rich Charm's problems stem from an unplaced run in the 2018 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, even though the sprinter came out to win his next at Caulfield.
After five more starts, Clarke eventually bit the bullet, ordering scintigraphy for Rich Charm that revealed bone bruising to the gelding's fetlocks which was later followed by a hock infection.
A long recuperation and steady build-up saw Clarke take Rich Charm to Mornington in March where the gelding finished 11th behind Diamond Effort in the Listed Hareeba Stakes.
"He was terribly unlucky that day, climbing all over them, but it showed me he was back," Clarke said.
A return to Caulfield for a third attempt at the VOBIS Gold Sprint, having also won the race in 2017, was planned for April 18, but a jump-out at Cranbourne two weeks earlier had Clarke concerned.
Clarke received a favourable post-trial report from rider Daniel Stackhouse but understanding Rich Charm as she does, she knew all was not right and ordered a blood test.
"When he got that infection in his hock his immune system over a period of time has let him down," Clarke said.
"The vet said he might have been on the cusp of starting a virus when he went to Mornington and when his blood came back it showed his immune system had collapsed.
"He was locked up for three weeks and the only thing I could do with him was give him a swim.
"Three weeks later I got another blood on him and he was back to normal."
A jump-out at Cranbourne on Monday when ridden by Patrick Moloney, who takes the ride on Saturday, showed the trainer Rich Charm was ready for another start.
"Patrick said you've got to start him somewhere, so we'll go around on Saturday and see what happens," Clarke said.
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