On Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:30:44 +0000, Robin wrote:

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I also doubt the financial nous of anyone who thinks it is a matter of
what's 'cost effective' that leads to the euthanisation of horses with
broken legs which, even if the injury meant they never raced again,
would still be worth loads of money at stud.

But what percentage of all the potentially viable but injured 'stud'
horses ever get that far, compare with the ex winners that managed to
survive intact?

And what percentage of those injured whilst racing that end up being
'destroyed' are geldings or (spayed) mares in any case?

Whatever the answer, I'm sure humanity, especially in 2021 can do
without all of it.

Cheers, T i m