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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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Former Baffert Horse Found in Kill Pen
Follows is a post from longtime HW supporter Mary Johnson. “The Dumping of Macho Rocket” by Mary Johnson Two weeks ago, I wrote a story about Big Sky Girl, a 25-year-old TB mare who was dumped into the slaughter pipeline when her productive days were over. The story received a lot of press due to…
The "Equine Ambulance" Report
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. Gunner Glory at Thistledown Quivira Crane at Penn Majestic Flame…
Welts, Needles, and Syringes
A few recent harness rulings: Northfield, Jun 22: “During a search of Barn D, three needles attached to syringes were found in the tack room assigned to trainer Keith Kash Jr. [Kash] is hereby fined $1,000 and suspended 365 days.” Kash, by the way, has appealed. (Other Kash appearances on our site, including whipping his…
Prairie: "Flipped in gate: severe, comminuted skull fractures with extensive hemorrhage." And more…
Through a FOIA request to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Prairie Meadows thus far this year. Sammy Sam Sam, May 21, Prairie T “[Multiple] fractures.” Sammy was four. R Too Feisty, May 22, Prairie S “Severe ulcers, colic – unable to manage pain.” In five “career” races,…
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