This, according to the Gaming Commission, for Referendum in the 2nd at Finger Lakes yesterday: “fractured knee after crossing the wire – euthanized.” This poor boy was two, and this was his very first taste of the “thrill of competition.” The responsible: Peter Moore, Michael Ferraro, Keiber Coa – and all who support this vile…

The following 138 horses were (unless otherwise noted in parentheses) ambulanced off NY tracks from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 and have not been heard from since. Please note, however, that these are just raceday. How many horses injured while training are also missing? Also, this only covers Thoroughbreds; there are plenty more…

I have confirmed the following two kills: McClusky, dead after being ambulanced off in the 4th at Arapahoe Jul 11. He was five. The complicit: breeder Eric Scott Jensen, owner/trainer Rafael Barraza, jockey Nathan Haar. Barraza also had this poor boy “For Sale” – about as cheap as they come, $2,500 – immediately before his…

Over the course of just 5 days (Aug 16-23) at Ellis, 10 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 14 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 3 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to races…