End Horseracing by Horseracing Wrongs

Founder and President Patrick Battuello speaking at a NYS Senate hearing on Equine Welfare. June 5, 2019

2,000 Racehorses die racing or training on U. S. tracks each year.

Horseracing Wrongs

“The other horses at the ranch wouldn’t let Tiz Willow eat.”

An update on the 2-year-old Tiz Willow, who died of starvation in a Golden Gate stall back in January. The criminal (though not in the eyes of the law) animal-abuser Gustavo Medina was brought before the Golden Gate stewards June 2: “Present were Medina his translator Rob Cochran, investigator Mike Alford and CHRB Staff Counsel […]

Orra Moor Killed at Monmouth; 12 Other Horses “Vanned Off” Yesterday

The 10th at Monmouth yesterday, as relayed by Equibase: “Orra Moor…rallied to a short lead past the eighth pole, then was severely injured near the sixteenth pole…and was euthanized.” ‘Twas the 3-year-old filly’s 6th time under the whip. In addition, this – all just yesterday: Tizjohndeersway “vanned off” at Arizona Parlapiano “vanned off” at Belmont […]

16th Kill at Belmont Park This Year

Successful Mission, says the NYS Gaming Commission, “sustained fractures while breezing [at] Belmont” June 9; “radiographs revealed fractures which resulted in the horse being euthanized.” He is the 16th such horse at Belmont Park this year. This is horseracing.