Tweebster in for 12,500

[Southieboy]

horse put down according to a few tweets i'm seeing.

[Andymays]

horse put down according to a few tweets i'm seeing.

I think there's going to be some mud slinging over this.

We all know that if a couple of other Trainers who are not in favor with the California Racing Gods had dropped Tweebster from 40k to 12.5k and the gelding broke down and was euthanized there would be hell to pay.

[Pathagan]

Nana Beach (0-for-38 maiden) was put down after breaking down in yesterday's 4th. Abrams ran her 5 times at Del Mar.

[PeteMo]

horse put down according to a few tweets i'm seeing.

I think there's going to be some mud slinging over this.

We all know that if a couple of other Trainers who are not in favor with the California Racing Gods had dropped Tweebster from 40k to 12.5k and the gelding broke down and was euthanized there would be hell to pay.

If this was DO or one of the other guys who get singled out in CA, there would be an outcry over this. If this horse was put down this only a tiny notch above some other things that got a lot of negative publicity. Stuff like this sucks, have not see many Bafferts end this way so I have mixed feelings about anyone sayingtoo much, but obviously this horse had some major issues. Shah does not need 12,500 so this really makes no sense, think this horse was named after his son, or something like that. Sad ending for a once talented horse, racing at its worst when you see a death drop claim end badly.

[Southieboy]

Nick Hines aka SARGE @HinesiteTVG
Those same people that called out Doug O'Neill for the incident at Los Al a few years back should do the same with Baffert.

[Pathagan]

Nick Hines aka SARGE @HinesiteTVG
Those same people that called out Doug O'Neill for the incident at Los Al a few years back should do the same with Baffert.

Total FACT. Sharp Post

[Suddenice]

Joe Drape from the NY Times tweeted they will investigate as we'll. Expect more on this. Of course, Baffert tweeting he is enjoying the football game with his feet up isn't going over too well in the twitter community.

[DegenerationX]

Nick Hines aka SARGE @HinesiteTVG
Those same people that called out Doug O'Neill for the incident at Los Al a few years back should do the same with Baffert.

Heinz = Real

[Fredo]

horse put down according to a few tweets i'm seeing.

I think there's going to be some mud slinging over this.

We all know that if a couple of other Trainers who are not in favor with the California Racing Gods had dropped Tweebster from 40k to 12.5k and the gelding broke down and was euthanized there would be hell to pay.

CHRB is a joke,reminds me of the Keystone Kops.

[Andymays]

Baffert's statement:

"We all know racing is a sport of extreme highs and lows, and there is nothing lower than the death of a horse. When the public's perception is that you are somehow responsible it makes the pain all the greater. Not only am I distressed over the death of this tough, gallant horse, I am deeply troubled by the comments on social media. They insinuate Tweebster's death was a result of my dropping him down for a $12,500 claiming tag, suggesting the horse was unsound and I was merely trying to get rid of him.

"I respect and fully appreciate the sensitivity regarding the well being of animals, so I feel I owe it to everyone to explain the events that led to Tweebster's injury and subsequent death.

"As is required, Tweebster was thoroughly examined by the state veterinarian yesterday morning and found to be perfectly sound going into the race. The decision to run him in this particular race was not based on a lack of soundness, but rather a lack of races available for him at higher claiming prices. Tweebster was healthy and happy. I felt he was in need of a confidence booster and thought this would be an easy spot for him to get it. I understand a severe drop in class can indicate a horse is unsound, but I assure you that was not the case with Tweebster. Just before the race, heavy rain and hail poured down, making the track more muddy and heavier. The horse was moving great and his jockey says he felt comfortable throughout the race. It wasn't until after the finish that Martin felt him take a bad step. We brought him back to the barn in hopes of saving him, but knew quickly that wasn't going to be the case.

"I have run horses at lower levels in the past and seen them regain their old form by getting their confidence back. Sometimes I have had the horses claimed from me in the process and they have gone on to win stakes and allowance races for other owners and trainers. I realize that is part of the claiming game.

"The death of any horse on the racetrack is hard to accept. When that horse is one who you saw and took care of everyday, the pain is physically gut wrenching . While I realize some people are going to think what they want, I want to express my feelings and deepest regret over the loss of a horse for whom I had a great deal of affection."