Florida, as I’ve relayed, is among the worst recordkeeping states. In fact, I have recently confirmed that the racing commission there isn’t even being made aware of fatalities (more on that to come). With that in mind, follows is a list of 95 horses who were injured while racing at Florida’s two tracks, Gulfstream and Tampa Bay, in 2022 and 2023 – and have not been heard from since. (All, except for the two noted, were ambulanced off.)
Frontier Mesa, Jan 5, 2022, Tampa Bay
Izshefrosted, Jan 12, Tampa Bay
Yes I’m Evil, Jan 13, Gulfstream
Striking It Lucky, Jan 15, Tampa Bay
Palmach, Jan 21, Gulfstream
Fantastic Kingdom, Feb 2, Gulfstream
Arrivederla, Feb 6, Tampa Bay
Mandorla, Feb 20, Gulfstream
Jagger, Feb 20, Gulfstream
Mr. Edgar, Feb 20, Gulfstream
Miss Lady L, Feb 23, Tampa Bay
Eyokile, Feb 25, Gulfstream
Free Spirit, Feb 25, Tampa Bay
Mrbobby Brightside, Feb 27, Gulfstream
Doctor D J, Mar 2, Tampa Bay
Adrianna’s Rocket, Mar 2, Tampa Bay
Patrick’s Lass, Mar 4, Gulfstream
Mi. Tallawah, Mar 6, Gulfstream
Keepsakekitten, Mar 6, Gulfstream
Ameerah B, Mar 6, Gulfstream
Willoughby Gap, Mar 9, Tampa Bay
Silver Cloud, Mar 11, Gulfstream
Naughty Shirley, Mar 12, Gulfstream
Tamiami, Mar 13, Tampa Bay
My Sarasota Star, Mar 25, Tampa Bay
Unico, Mar 26, Gulfstream
Isaias Dream, Mar 26, Tampa Bay
Jack and Noah, Apr 1, Gulfstream
Princess of Swords, Apr 9, Tampa Bay
Lady Younes, Apr 23, Gulfstream
Dazzling Sunshine, May 7, Tampa Bay
Karatbars, May 14, Gulfstream
First Law, May 26, Gulfstream
Gemonteer, Jun 12, Gulfstream
Chancellor Bay, Jun 18, Gulfstream
Ride Little Girl, Jul 2, Gulfstream
Sir Outlaw, Jul 3, Gulfstream
Imperialist, Jul 16, Gulfstream
Chasing Happiness, Aug 27, Gulfstream
Mutaraafeq, Sep 9, Gulfstream
Code Name Lise, Sep 30, Gulfstream
Justlyrewarded, Oct 2, Gulfstream
Curlin’s Coleen, Nov 18, Gulfstream (not reported as “vanned,” but “bled”)
Cajun Spice, Nov 25, Tampa Bay
Nippon, Nov 26, Tampa Bay
Moto Moto, Nov 26, Tampa Bay
Meteorito, Dec 1, Gulfstream
Fortunate Friends, Dec 9, Tampa Bay
Urban Heiress, Dec 10, Tampa Bay
Dubai Key, Dec 24, Gulfstream
Karenville, Dec 29, Gulfstream
Takemyshot, Jan 7, 2023, Gulfstream
Morning Stride, Feb 15, Gulfstream
Sidney Sue, Feb 19, Gulfstream
Gam Gam Joann, Feb 19, Gulfstream
Rusty Pistol, Feb 24, Tampa Bay
Tizmet, Feb 25, Gulfstream
Captain Lava, Mar 4, Tampa Bay
My Voodoo Doll, Mar 9, Gulfstream
Live Like Laura, Mar 11, Gulfstream
Monegasque, Mar 11, Gulfstream
Selfmade, Mar 15, Gulfstream
Calibrator, Mar 16, Gulfstream
Kyle’s Degree, Mar 22, Tampa Bay
Mia’s Authority, Mar 26, Gulfstream
About Today, Mar 29, Tampa Bay
Castaway Cay, Mar 31, Tampa Bay
Hit by a Wave, Apr 15, Tampa Bay
Cajun Tease, Apr 16, Gulfstream
Street Soldier, Apr 21, Gulfstream
My Insanity, Apr 28, Gulfstream
Redjack, May 4, Gulfstream
J R’s Pride, May 13, Gulfstream
Flash Dear, Jun 16, Gulfstream
Sammy’s Town, Jun 30, Gulfstream
Uncaptured Princes, Jul 1, Tampa Bay
Calling All Angels, Jul 16, Gulfstream
Dollar Bill, Aug 11, Gulfstream
Bourbon Therapy, Aug 12, Gulfstream
Green Millennium, Aug 26, Gulfstream
Feline, Sep 24, Gulfstream
Big Envelope, Sep 29, Gulfstream
Race Day Speed, Oct 20, Gulfstream
Handy Dandy, Oct 21, Gulfstream
Can’t Be Broken, Oct 22, Gulfstream
Air Force Babe, Oct 28, Gulfstream
Big Daddy Dave, Nov 24, Gulfstream
Rebel Posse, Dec 2, Gulfstream
Cumberland, Dec 7, Gulfstream
Honor Leo Jean, Dec 8, Tampa Bay
Saint No More, Dec 9, Gulfstream
Rain of Blessing, Dec 16, Tampa Bay (not reported as “vanned,” but “fell”)
Nobatia, Dec 23, Gulfstream
Big Eddy, Dec 24, Tampa Bay
Well Played, Dec 27, Tampa Bay
It’s dreadful to think about what some people are capable of doing to horses in Florida. Within the last seven years I have seen reports online and videos about the types of illegal slaughter in Florida. It was reported that horse meat sold for $40 per pound on the black market in Florida a few years ago. It’s definitely sickening any way you look at it.
We Thought Thoroughbred After Care (TAA) Was On Top Of All The Horses?
The TAA is but a PR arm of the horseracing industry. A total joke.
That’s exactly what the horse racing industry people want you to think, Dennis Johnson.
If they saved One horse out of One-Thousand horses, they would be tooting their horn and sweeping the other Nine-Hundred Ninety-Nine (sick, injured and/or dead) horses under the rug. That’s how they roll. That’s one reason why people need to be educated about how it really is in this despicable industry.