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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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"Unfortunately, things happen when horses run."
According to the chart for the 3rd at Fair Grounds Mar 14, Guaguarero, although the “winner,” “lost action late” and was subsequently “transported off via ambulance.” Turns out, that “lost action” was a snapped ankle and, well, I’ll let the Thoroughbred Daily News take it from there: “Somehow, well in front of the field at…
2-Year-Old's First Race: "While galloping out, horse fell suddenly: multiple neck fractures, underlying spinal cord severely fragmented with massive hemorrhage, massive hemorrhage in surrounding muscles."
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following 19 kills at Turf Paradise last year. Papale, Jan 1, Turf S “Sudden death.” Papale was six years old. Summer Reign, Jan 13, Turf T “Horse was galloping when the rider heard a popping sound: complete, comminuted humerus fracture.” Also:…
Last Week's Injured (Some Surely Dead) – With Video
Last week, the following horses were injured so badly they required the “equine ambulance” to get off the track. While fates remain unknown at this time, we will eventually get death confirmations on many, if not most, through our FOIA reporting. (Note: “bled” indicates pulmonary hemorrhage.) Secession at Charles Town (race replay scrubbed) Cool Lester…
11-Year-Old: "Horse fell; within minutes of falling, horse passed away – severe, acute pulmonary hemorrhage."
Through a FOIA request to the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, I was able to confirm the following deaths at that state’s harness tracks last year (there is no Thoroughbred racing left in the whole of New England). Bet on Success, May 17, Cumberland R “Horse broke down on the track – both sesamoids broken. Horse…
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