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Just saw this on TBC, another cardiovascular death on this 3yo Malibu Moon filly out of a Rahy mare...died after crossing the wire in the last race at AQUE today, only her second race. RIP young filly.

Raw Moon (NY)
B, f, foaled May 11, 2009
(Malibu Moon - Raw Beauty, by Rahy)

eta - filly not colt

Edited 1/15/2012 5:07 pm ET by Derby132

Msg 35 of 4290 to Greg J. (Wookster8)Wookster8

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From: Meg'smom (MarianH6)

1/15/12

What's to prevent it from happening to other horses we love??? How absolutely terrible. RIP, Uncle Sam. we'll miss you...

Msg 36 of 4290 to Derby132Derby132

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From: KYsally (kwsally)

1/15/12

Oh no - this is just sickening - what the hell is going on?

RIP Beautiful Girl!

XXOO

Msg 37 of 4290 to Derby132Derby132

In reply toRe: msg 34

From: Greg J. (Wookster8)

1/15/12

Horrible,

R.I.P. Raw Moon...

Msg 38 of 4290 to KYsally (kwsally)kwsally

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From: Derby132

1/15/12

Not a clue - I wonder if cold air has an effect? Likely not - just no answers.

Msg 39 of 4290 to Greg J. (Wookster8)Wookster8

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From: Derby132

1/15/12

It would be interesting if someone with an eye for genetics and knowledge of the breed did a study on the bloodlines this may or may not be happening to.