Some noteworthy scratches at Horseshoe in June (there were plenty of others for the usual “injured/unsound/sick”): “Cloudy Star flipped in starting gate.” “Bobby’s Workout loose before loading, hit rail.” “Dame’s Rocket flipped in paddock.” Also: The claim (sale) of Mr. Sensei was voided – horse [came back] lame.” Relentless Friend suffered “epistaxis” (bleeding from nostrils).…

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills in 2025 (previous ones here). Willy, Apr 3, Los Alamitos T “Complete, displaced, comminuted fracture of the scapula; severe, extensive hemorrhage.” Willy was four years old. West of the Valley, Apr 9, Cal…

Below is video (not from NYRA, by the way, as the cowards there scrubbed it) of what the TDN called a “four-horse spill” at Saratoga Friday. Three of the four – names here – are supposedly okay, but I Love Giraffes, says trainer Chad Summers, broke her hip and may not race again. Summers (in…

The chart note for Splendid Song in the 6th at Delaware Saturday: “no factor…eased and was transported off the track on the equine ambulance.” In fact, the track has announced, she is dead, at three. The track’s GM: “Our thoughts are with the horse’s owner, trainer, jockey and everyone connected to the horse, as well…