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Tripadvisor on U.S. Horseracing: "This business does not currently meet Tripadvisor's Animal Welfare Policy." Fantastic.
Some of you may already know that Tripadvisor now attaches the following to search results for American racetracks: “This business does not currently meet Tripadvisor’s Animal Welfare Policy.” This applies equally to the cheap tracks and the heavy hitters like Churchill (here), Saratoga (here), and Del Mar (here). This, folks, is the definition of moral…
Two Killed at Los Alamitos Saturday
The CHRB reports two kills at Los Alamitos Saturday: Walking Cuervo while training in the morning and Thirsty Gambler in the 1st race later in the day. The former was but two and being prepped for his first race; the latter was five and under the whip for the 30th time. Thirsty’s owner, Mike Flory,…
Witness to Maine Death We Just Reported: "Horse was dragged the entire length of Rt. 32…eight miles at least. Blood trail and flesh all over the road."
Saturday, I posted the following: Windsor Fair (Maine), Aug 31: “Stanley Whittemore was the trainer of Vogue Blue Chip. While transporting [horse] to the track, an unfortunate accident occurred involving the trailer prior to entering the fairgrounds. After entering the grounds, Vogue Blue Chip was euthanized by the attending vet. Mr. Whittemore’s actions warranted an…
Victory: Hawthorne Race Course Becomes 52nd U.S. Track to Shutter Since 2000
Hawthorne is now officially closed. This from BloodHorse: “The last three horses were vanned off the Hawthorne Race Course backstretch on the rainy Aug 31 morning…paving the way for the finalization of the sale of the property for redevelopment.” (Technically, the finale for Hawthorne came when training hours were concluded Aug 28.) Hawthorne, as we…
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