Last week, the following horses were injured so badly they were unable to walk off the track under their own power – i.e., they needed the “equine ambulance” to get back to the barn. While fates remain unknown at this time, we will eventually get death confirmations on many, if not most, through our subsequent…

The full chart note for Souper Dormy at Gulfstream yesterday: “stalked the pace two wide, took the lead around the far turn, drew clear in upper stretch, fell leaving the eighth pole and was euthanized.” (I suppose you have to admire the writer’s pithiness.) Worse still, after falling, Souper was hit by another horse, Lights…

In the 6th at Delta Friday, Quinnsaltyofficer, says the chartwriter, “fell near the 5/16.” Then, Gatsby’s Fortune “fell over [his] fallen rival.” Both horses were “transported [off] on the ambulance.” The replay barely catches it – but how horrific it is. Watch till the end to see the “Winner’s Circle” in full swing – children…

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…