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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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"Found [horse] with an open [through the skin], comminuted fracture of the tibia – several missing pieces."
Through a FOIA request to the Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year. Black Empire, Aug 23, Colonial R “Multiple fractures [I counted at least six].” Also: “There are also subchondral bruises/lesions affecting the metacarpal bones. These are common findings and typically associated with repetitive trauma from…
Read About Copper N Cash and Paint Me Mo Famous – and Then Try to Defend Horseracing
Through a FOIA request to the Nevada Gaming Board, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2025. Note: Nevada had just 9 days of racing last year. One Smokin Moon, Aug 17, White Pine R “Broke down during 3rd race. Horse was able to be loaded into the ambulance and removed…
7 Kills in Minnesota Last Year
Through a FOIA request to the Minnesota Racing Commission, I have confirmed that six horses were killed at Canterbury last year and one horse was killed at Running Aces. As always, the response came with this: “Veterinary records of a client that are maintained by a state agency…are private data…contents must be kept private and…
"Fell," Then "Clipped," Then "Trampled" – Probably Dead
From Will Rogers Monday: “Okie Clipper fell approaching the far turn then was transported off the track via ambulance.” Bad enough, and most likely fatal (we’ll know for sure with our FOIA), but then there’s this: “Lemon Drop Shot clipped a fallen foe approaching the far turn….” “Shouldaboughtdabar faded before trampling a fallen foe approaching…
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