43 horses that died in San Luis Rey Downs fire have been identified
The California Horse Racing Board has identified 43 of the 46 horses that died in the San Luis Rey Downs fire. Trainer Scott Hansen suffered the greatest loss: 15 thoroughbreds and one pony. Joe Herrick lost six horses, and Cliff Sise and Peter Miller each lost five.
The fire also injured three people at the facility. Trainer Martine Bellocq was burned over 50% of her body trying to save horses. Herrick and outrider Les Baker also suffered injuries in the rescue attempt.
Three horses have not been identified or been reported missing.
The list of trainers and horse loss:
Herman Ackerson: Handsome Beau
Les Baker (outrider): Paint pony, unknown name
Martine Bellocq: Royal Kuna, Wild Bill Hickory
Phil D’Amato: Oddsmaker, Riri
Daniel Dunham: Packin Heat, Sir Charmalot
Scott Hansen: Monster Man, Oughttobeking, Puig, Stormin Norman, Aussie Rock Star, Baby Bruin, Chrysaor, Dodgertown, Fregosi, He’s A Pleasure, Malibu Vixen, Mr. Hockey, Rocknrollallnight, Sunset Grill, Potent. Pony: Cat Dreamer
Joe Herrick: Call Me First, Everlovin Woman, Only One Love, Ourroseofthenile, Ral Rue, Sarah Sunshine
Juan C. Lopez: Fast Freddie. Yearling: (colt) Slew’s Tiznow-Chalula One
Peter Miller: Amalfi Drive, California Diamond, Doc Raj, Lizmeister, Los Borrachos
Kimberly Schaffer-Marrs: Shortstormcoming
Cliff Sise: Candy Twist, Scat Home Lady. Yearlings: (colt) City Zip-Sweet Thoughts, (colt) Quality Road-Cool Flame, (filly) Into Mischief-Warm Hugs
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