Eureka Downs in Kansas was a failed business – twice over. The first time, in 1990, it filed bankruptcy. In 1994, it reopened – but only because of a state subsidy. 16 years later, and even with that subsidy, it failed again and was shuttered. And now, armed with even more taxpayer money, it has…

The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not most via our FOIA reporting. Happy Friday at Mountaineer Vallettas Charm at Will Rogers Bella…

The chartwriter’s full telling of My Trooper’s outing in the 5th at Mahoning yesterday: “My Trooper rated in the second flight early then took a bad step and pulled up at the 3/8 pole before falling with an injury and was euthanized on track.” Yeah, just another “bad step.” This poor boy was three; ’twas…

Over the course of just 8 days (Oct 2-11) at Keeneland, 16 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 16 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 7 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to races…