In the wake of the death of Breeders' Cup Classic contender Geaux Rocket Ride, owner Pin Oak Stud announced new monitoring procedures for its horses in training.
In a post on the platform formerly known as Twitter, Pin Oak indicated on Nov. 2 all its runners will have a full set of survey radiographs taken before their next breezes. Further, the stable will require its runners to carry biometric sensors in all their breezes, and in races that take place in jurisdictions where the sensors are approved.
There are various biometric sensors in early development that can be used to monitor a horse's movement and pick up on early deviations from that individual's normal pattern, which could be a sign of an impending injury. Some racing jurisdictions have conducted trials of the StrideSafe sensor in races to test its ability to predict a horse's likelihood of fatal injury, but it is still unclear how it will be used in a regulatory context.
Pin Oak Stud was purchased late last year by Jim and Dana Bernhard. It was founded in the 1950s by Josephine Abercrombie and her father. Abercrombie died in 2022 at the age of 95. The farm's storied history with more than 100 stakes winners to its credit was a big part of the property's appeal, according to a feature on the couple by The Blood-Horse.
According to its website, Pin Oak has approximately 20 horses in training with Richard Mandella, Bill Mott, and Mike Stidham.
Matt Weinmann, chief executive officer of Equine Analysis Systems, is an advisor to the Bernhards. Equine Analysis Systems was founded by Dr. David Lambert, who has been the primary advocate for StrideSafe technology in the U.S.
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