In the 4th at Evangeline Friday, Baby Zong, said the chart, “fell and left the track in an equine ambulance.” In addition, Stray Cat Strut “fell when hampered by a fallen rival.” Here is how that looked. Note the announcer’s “there’s been a spill at the back” – which shows that if you work in…

In recent years, Montana has only held two six-day meets a year. This week, the second of those, Great Falls, announced that this year’s edition, scheduled for July, has been canceled. The reason: “Unexpected budget shortfalls left the club unable to cover the substantial operational expenses required to safely host the annual summer meet.” Although…

Another day, another dead horse. According to the chart for the 1st at Gulfstream yesterday, Holy Spicy “went bad nearing the quarter pole…and had to be euthanized.” She was three years old. In her penultimate race – just 13 days prior – Holy finished 9th, 14 lengths back. Her primary exploiter: Pedro Garcia.

Here are Valid Connection’s final moments on this Earth. While the breakdown itself is garden-variety, I call your attention to the beating Valid received from jockey Michael Pagan immediately before it – three crisp, heavy whacks. Pagan should be in jail today (applicable WV law). The whip strikes can be seen twice, early in the…