Over the course of just 7 days at Turfway (Feb 5-14), 13 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 17 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 5 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to races…

Through a FOIA request to the Texas Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 27 kills in total). Obviously (as you will see), detail was sorely lacking. Of more import, a single stall death and a single training death in…

In the 9th race at Santa Anita yesterday, Garden Party, said the chartwriter, “fell crossing onto the dirt and was transported off the track via ambulance.” In fact, she is dead, at four. In his tweet on the matter, the morally-challenged Ray Paulick wrote: “Condolences to owners John and Diane Fradkin [and] the Leonard Powell…

The NYS Gaming Commission has belatedly disclosed two kills from December: Ariana Rye at Belmont Dec 21: “Horse collapsed at 7/8 pole while galloping on training track. NYRA Vet responded and pronounced the filly deceased upon his arrival.” The filly in question was but four – still an adolescent. Collapsed and died. Iron Love A…