What happened to X Y Jet?

Son of Kantharos won Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) in 2019. “With deep regret, I am sorry to notify you that X Y Jet died this morning as a result of a heart attack,” the trainer’s statement read. “X Y Jet was more than a horse on my trained list.

Who owned X Y Jet?

One of Jorge Navarro’s most successful horses was an 8-year-old gelding, X Y Jet. When Navarro announced in January this year that the grey/roan had died, the racing world was shocked, saddened and suspicious.

Where is Jorge Navarro now?

After being granted a 30-day delay to the start of his sentence because he was due for eye surgery, disgraced former trainer Jorge Navarro has begun his sentence at FCI Miami, a low security federal correctional institution in Miami.

Who owns Rockingham Ranch?

Nestled in the beautiful Santa Monica mountain range of Southern California, Rockingham Ranch is home to owner Gary Hartunian. Hartunian grew up in the San Fernando Valley and spent much of his childhood out at the Santa Anita Racetrack.

What happened to Jason Servis?

Jason Servis: Has not entered a guilty plea and seems intent on fighting this to the end. In November, in a superseding indictment, the government tacked on the extra charges of mail and wire fraud conspiracy. The maximum sentence under federal guidelines for the charge is 20 years.

Who are the horse trainers indicted?

Besides Servis and Navarro, those charged in the superseding indictment are Erica Garcia, Kristian Rhein, Alexander Chan, Marcos Zulueta, Michael Tannuzzo, Christopher Oakes, Seth Fishman, Jordan Fishman, Lisa Giannelli, Rick Dane Jr., Rebecca Linke, and Michael Kegley Jr.

Is Jason Servis related to John Servis?

Jason J. Servis (born April 2, 1957) is an American trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses. He is best known for having trained Maximum Security, who finished first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified for interference. He is a brother of trainer John Servis, of Smarty Jones fame.

Do horses get drug tested?

Equine drug testing is a form of drug testing applied to performance horses in regulated competition. Most common in racehorses, drug tests are also performed on horses in endurance riding and in international competition such as the Olympics and FEI-sanctioned competition.

How old is Smarty Jones?

The great race horse, by far the most accomplished ever born in Pennsylvania and still one of the most popular born anywhere, was brought outside by Equistar’s owner, Rodney Eckenrode. Smarty is 18 now but seriously looks like he could still run.

What happened to trainer Jason Servis?

Why do horses bleed after racing?

Lung bleeding in horses, also known as Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), is a silent injury that can go undetected by trainers and riders because it occurs deep within the lungs. EIPH in horses occurs when fragile pulmonary blood vessels in the lungs rupture during exercise.

What do they give horses before races?

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium currently lists 30 approved therapeutic medications, including sedatives, pain killers, muscle relaxants. Nearly all horses that race today take the two most popular substances — Lasix, to combat bleeding, and the pain-relieving anti-inflammatory, Phenylbutazone, or “bute.”