Around 8 a.m. on Kentucky Derby day, Tom Brutscher could be found sitting near section 312 in the Churchill Downs grandstand, the part that frames the clubhouse turn. Gray coat, white collared shirt, red tie, and an employee badge.
Month: September 2020
Equine Enteroliths: A Difficult Diagnosis
A horse that ingests a foreign object like a pebble, baling twine or metal may not colic immediately upon eating the inedible item. Instead, his body may hold onto the object and coat it with minerals that form a flat, round or triangular stone inside the bowel. Called enteroliths, these are generally found in the large colon, where they can remain for years before potentially causing an issue.
Though it isn't clear why some horses develop enteroliths, breed disposition, management practices and certain diets (like those high in magnesium and protein) may contribute to enterolith formation. Geography does seem to play a role, with more cases in California and Florida than elsewhere in the United States. Though these stones can occur in all breeds, Morgans, Saddlebreds, Arabians and Arabian crosses are often affected.
Enterolith formation is believed to be affected by gut pH and motility, as well as by the availability of certain minerals. Horses can form both large and small stones; the small stones may be excreted with manure, but the large stones may create an obstruction that leads to colic.
Horses with enteroliths will present differently depending on how many enteroliths there are and where they are located. A horse with a big enterolith in the large colon may have chronic colic symptoms. Horses with smaller stones that move around may show signs of acute colic when something is obstructed. Before the horse exhibits any colic signs, he may have loose manure, weight loss, be reluctant to move or have an attitude change.
Diagnosing enteroliths can be challenging as many of the signs are not specific. X-rays are often used, but they are not always able to definitively diagnose stones not located in the large colon. Early diagnosis is important so that complete obstruction doesn't occur. The only treatment for horses that colic from enteroliths is surgery to remove the stones. Horses that have enteroliths removed should not have any alfalfa in their diets.
Enteroliths can be prevented by offering as much grazing time as possible, increasing the number of meals fed each day, exercising consistently and supplementing with psyllium.
Read more at Canadian Horse Journal.
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Trio of Champions at FT November from Elite
Elite Sales will offer three champion fillies and mares for sale at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale Nov. 8 when they send Monomoy Girl (Tapizar–Drumette, by Henny Hughes), Midnight Bisou (Midnight Lute–Diva Delite, by Repent) and Uni (GB) (More Than Ready–Unaided {GB}, by Dansili {GB}) through the ring. Among them, the group have earned a combined $13.2 million.
Monomoy Girl, owned by Monomoy Stables, Michael Dubb, The Elkstone Group and Bethlehem Stables, was 2018’s Champion Three-Year-Old Filly and the 2018 Breeders’ Cup Distaff winner. She is three-for-three in 2020 and added her most recent GI win in Friday’s La Troienne S. at Churchill. The six-time Grade I winner is now set to target the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, and has crossed the finish line first in 13 of 14 lifetime starts.
The 2019 Champion Older Mare Midnight Bisou has earned $7,471,520, making her the top-earning U.S.-based filly of all time. She is owned by Bloom Racing Stable, Madaket Stables and Allen Racing. A five-time Grade I winner, Midnight Bisou was second in this year’s $20-million Saudi Cup to Maximum Security (New Year’s Day). Her 13 graded stakes victories equal those of Beholder. She will be pointed next for the GI Juddmonte Spinster S. at Keeneland before a scheduled date in the Breeders’ Cup.
Uni, last year’s Breeders’ Cup Mile winner and Champion Turf Female, competes for owners Michael Dubb, Head of Plains Partners, Robert LaPenta and Bethlehem Stables. A three-time Grade I winner, Uni finished 2019 on a tear, setting a Keeneland course record when posting a dominant win in the GI First Lady S. before her Breeders’ Cup Mile triumph at Santa Anita Park. She is on target for a repeat in the First Lady.
“This is a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to offer three champions in the prime of their careers,” said Elite Sales’ Bradley Weisbord. “They aren’t one-hit wonders; they have been leaders in their divisions since they hit the racetrack. With these unprecedented times we look forward to speaking with all interested parties as these mares will appeal to anyone around the world looking to target the highest end of the Thoroughbred industry.”
For more information, contact Weisbord at Brad@bswbloodstock.com, or visit Elite Sales at Eliteracesales.com.
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Betting Line For Rockies-Oakland Game Is Enticing!
The 2006 MLB season has been one of streaks for several teams and the most impressive recent one was the Oakland A’s 10 game streak prior to their trek to the Rocky Mountains! Oakland is one the verge of being swept by the surging Colorado Rockies and is you like playing home underdogs on the verge of a sweep tonight is the night.
In fact not only is Clint Hurdle’s team +112 tonight, the over/under is 9 and that is surprising considering the fact that the A’s have not scored a run in 22 innings.
Barry Zito seeks to win his sixth straight start on Wednesday as Oakland tries to salvage the finale of a three-game series against the Rockies at Coors Field. Zito (8-3, 3.51 ERA) is 6-0 with a 3.28 ERA over his last seven starts, including victories in each of his last five. The left-hander pitched eight strong innings on Friday, giving up three runs and eight hits while striking out a season-high 11 batters in a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies (36-35) have never seen, as Zito has never faced Colorado.
The Rockies have now recorded four shutout wins at Coors Field this season, the most in a single season in that stadium’s history. Colorado also registered shutouts on consecutive days at home for the first time in the 14-year history of the franchise.
Slumping third baseman Eric Chavez went 0-for-3 on Tuesday. Chavez is 6-for-39 over his last 11 games, dropping his average from .285 to .262. Oakland center fielder Mark Kotsay returned to the lineup and went 0-for-4 after missing the previous five games with back spasms. Kotsay had hit safely in his previous eight games, batting .333 (11-for-33)!
The Numbers Favor Colorado!
Matt Holliday is batting .462 (24-for-52) with 14 runs scored over his last 13 games for Colorado, which is 5-0 in interleague play this year. The left fielder is 9-for-18 with five runs scored against AL opponents this season.
Manager Hurdle plans to give right-handed hitters Choo Freeman and Ryan Spilborghs starts in the outfield on Wednesday in place of left-handers.
Brad Hawpe and Cory Sullivan and the Rockies are 7-3 against left-handed starters this season.
Colorado’s Jamey Carroll is hitting .423 over the past 14 games after going 2-for-3 against the A’s. … Oakland’s pinch hitters were 0-for-2, stretching the A’s hitless streak to 29 at-bats over spanning two seasons, including 0-for-19 this year.
Dare I suggest Colorado wins 6-0!
