“Michael Austin was the trainer of the horse Freds Finale when he raced at the Meadowlands on June 26. Following the race, Freds Finale was [tested]. A report from Industrial Labs identified the presence of oxymorphone in the urine. Mr. Austin was offered the opportunity to have the split sample tested at an independent lab…

In June, I excerpted from a new book of poetry by Kaaviya Elangkumarabahu (who was but 12 years old when she published!). Kaaviya followed that up with two other poems written exclusively for HW. And now, a third. Thank you, Kaaviya. “The Betting Station” by Kaaviya Elangkumarabahu As the cold, biting cold of the car…

Pine Run appeared on our Weekly Report for being ambulanced off at Los Alamitos Saturday, and now he can be added to our 2026 Killed List – dead, as confirmed by the CHRB. Among those who profited off him and are complicit in his death: breeder Daniel Hawkins, owner/trainer Jorge Rosales, jockey Adrian Castellanos. He…

I have confirmed that Lucky Lu Lu is dead after “suffering an injury to left front leg” in the 2nd at Parx Saturday. She was three years old, and this was her 5th time under the whip. Chief exploiters: Louis Bisso, Richard Vega, Dexter Haddock. Other recent confirmed kills in PA: Calisa, in the 6th…