There was a four-horse “crash” (not my word) at the Meadowlands Friday. Apparently, all four – Tennis Queen (whose “bad step” started it), Miss Genie Mae, Katie Cotton, Job Crunch – survived. “Just scraped and bruised,” says the track. “Just scraped and bruised.” Over 10 days (Oct 17-Nov 2) at Cumberland Run, the following scratches:…

I have confirmed these recent kills at Delta: My Priorities, in the 3rd Oct 24. This poor boy was two, and this was his debut. The man most responsible: breeder/owner/trainer Carrol Castille. Here is how it looked. As an aside, at the conclusion, the announcer noted, “Our track chaplain is now in the Winner’s Circle…

Over the course of just 6 days (Oct 25-Nov 5) at Churchill, 16 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 10 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 9 (3 in same race) horses who were…

A statement from the National Steeplechase Association (NSA): “The NSA regrets to report the sudden death of Scorpion’s Revenge, a 10-year-old gelding, following the seventh race at the Montpelier Steeplechase on Saturday. Scorpion’s Revenge successfully completed his race and was walking back toward the barn when he unexpectedly collapsed. Attending veterinarians were immediately on the…