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These Numbers (Less Racing, Less Horses) Prove Horseracing Is Not Any "Safer"
As HISA trots out another supposedly glowing “safety” report, I thought it a good time to revisit this issue – the killing, that is – with context. In 2014, we confirmed 1,104 kills at U.S. tracks (the actual number of dead horses is, of course, much higher – at least double what we were, and…
HW in "The Sunday Debate" in The New York Times
“The Sunday Debate” (scroll down a bit) in The New York Times: “Yesterday was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. But with all of the documented problems in horse racing, is it right to continue celebrating the event? “Yes. It’s an iconic American event, celebrated countrywide, where attendees get to dress up for fun,…
Kill at Santa Anita, Kill at Aqueduct, Kill at Laurel
Angel’s Edition, says the CHRB, was killed training at Santa Anita Sunday – no details till our FOIA. She had just (May 1) turned two and was being prepped for her first race. She becomes the 10th (that we know about) kill at Santa Anita this year. Also, the NYS Gaming Commission has only just…
The Week That Was
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. Vino Subito at Churchill Twisted Halo at Parx Santiana at…
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