Barn fire victim, N Luv Blue Chip, passed away

Loxahatchee, FL – N Luv Blue Chip, a two-year-old pacing colt who was rescued from the devastating barn farm at the South Florida Trotting Center last week, died on Thursday at the Reid & Associates Equine Hospital.

It was reported that the colt could not overcome all his injuries from the fire and died from natural causes. He not only had severe burns but also kidney problems and the onset of laminitis.

Sired by Art Major from the Western Hanover mare, Western Charmer, N Luv Blue Chip was bred and owned by Blue Chip Bloodstock, Inc. of Wallkill, NY. He was being trained by Roman Lopez.

He was a full brother to Master Stroke (1:49.4) a $469,000 winner and Bullish Blue Chip (1:52), a $271,000 career winner.

N Luv Blue Chip is now the 13^th horse to have died from the barn fire on Wednesday, March 16. He was one of the 11 horses that were rescued. 12 horses perished in the fire.

Four horses were released from the equine hospital last week and are recovering at the South Florida Trotting Center. Of the remaining six horses at the hospital, five are reported to still be in critical condition but improving daily.

By Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink