I hope that this does not turn out to be another tragedy.


Sunline fighting for her life


Iron mare Sunline is reported to be fighting for her life after being struck down by laminitis, compounded by complications resulting from surgery for colic.

Laminitis is a life-threatening condition where the pedal bones drop through the hoof, causing the horse to founder and resulting in severe lameness or death.

The Courier Mail last night revealed the tragic news, confirming that Trevor McKee will soon make a decision on whether the two-time Horse of the Year will be put down.

In a double blow for the McKee operation, Sunline’s stablemate Boundless has been scratched from today’s Sandown Classic after the bold front-running mare suffered a chipped fetlock, requiring three to six months off the track depending on whether surgery is required.

Sunline won 32 of 48 starts in her globe-trotting career spanning 1998 to 2002. Her victories include two Cox Plates and a Hong Kong mile, and a distinguished third placing in 2001’s Dubai Duty Free over 1777m. She amassed more then $13.3million in stakes.