Not knowing what exactly occured in the paddock, I say putting the filly down was all about the money. No longer expected to make the owner any money ... she was culled. The horse business is business ... the romantic packaging is done for the public.
Martina, you are a hateful moron. this is an absolute tragedy, and this is.no place to wage your ridiculous war on the racing community. Rood and Riddle isone of if not the best veterinary clinic in the country, if anything could have been done to save that filly it would've been done. my deepest condolences to all that were cost to the filly, to Zenyatta, and all of her loyal fans. keep your hate mongering satire to yourself you idiot, Martina.
Martina, is correct on the fact, that money is a big part this decision. As bad as it sounds, if this filly had no racing career left, and/or no broodmare career, I am sure the owners would have put her down, but I am sure she was well insured. No, Martina, you are not a hateful moron, for speaking the truth. I do work on a TB racing farm, so I know what I am talking about. Money, over Heart.