Points Offthebench euthanized after training injury
Points Offthebench broke down while working for the Breeders' Cup Sprint at
Santa Anita on Saturday and had to be euthanized. The shocking incident left
onlookers in tears as the four-year-old gelding fractured his right front
fetlock.
Regular rider Mike Smith walked away under his own power after being tossed
to the ground. The Hall of Fame jockey was reportedly not injured.
Trained by Tim Yakteen, Points Offthebench was campaigned by Donnie Creview
and Charles V. Martin.
The California-bred earned $514,940 from a 8-6-1-1.
Points Offthebench won his last four starts, recording back to back Grade 1 victories in the
Santa Anita Sprint Championship and Bing Crosby, and was considered the likely
favorite in the Sprint.
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