‘We Are Devastated': Starting Over Euthanized After Pulling Up In United Nations Stakes
Grade 2 winner Starting Over was humanely euthanized by the track veterinarian after sustaining a right-hind fetlock injury in the G2 United Nations Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park, reports the Thoroughbred Daily News.
The 8-year-old gray gelding raced near the back of the field of the 1 ⅜-mile turf event before being pulled up by Umberto Rispoli prior to the final turn.According to the Equibase chart, Starting Over was transported off the track in an equine ambulance.'He [Starting Over] did not make it,' trainer Brittany Russell told TDN. 'We are devastated. We thank Umberto [Rispoli] for getting him pulled up quickly and the on-track veterinarians for rushing to his aid. It's been a tough 24 hours for the team.'
Starting Over was owned by Nice Guys Stables and had his first start for the Russell barn in April. When in the care of Michael Maker, Starting Over won the G2 Mac Diarmida Stakes in 2024.Nice Guys Stables claimed Starting Over for $75,000 in September 2020 from a 1 1/16-mile maiden claiming race at Belmont Park on the inner turf. Starting Over won $570,145 and five races across 28 starts.By Liam's Map and out of Vanishing (Lemon Drop Kid), Starting Over was bred by George Strawbridge Jr.Read more at thoroughbreddailynews.com.
This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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