Agree with Richard. Let’s be realistic. Not every racehorse in training ends up having a nice, happy retirement when its racing days are over. It is the same with greyhounds.
After the death of Ian Balding earlier this month, I was reminded that Mill Reef suffered a dreadful leg injury as a four year old. His life was eventually saved after a huge amount of vet treatment.
Does anyone think a 60 rated gelding would have had the same amount of time and money spent on him to save his life?