US EditionPatches O’Houlihan, Canada’s Reigning Horse of the Year, Euthanized
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 10 – Patches O'Houlihan, Canada’s Horse of the Year with 13 wins from 16 starts, was euthanized after a severe soft tissue injury with no surgical options, owner said.
- Patches O'Houlihan, who was named Horse of the Year in Canada, was put down on Thursday after being diagnosed with a soft tissue injury.
- The injury worsened despite ongoing veterinary and surgical consultations, and surgery was deemed not viable for a sustained quality of life.
- The five-year-old Ontario-bred horse competed in 16 races, achieving 13 victories and finishing second once, before being pulled up following a recent race.
- Frank Di Guilio, the owner and breeder, expressed deep sadness, stating, "surgery was not a viable option" and that fans will dearly miss watching him run.
- The horse's passing marks the end of a notable racing career, leaving fans and connections grateful but mourning the loss of a champion.
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