Old Man Winter was killed training at Finger Lakes yesterday. While the NY Commission gave no details, they did add the ever-hollow (not to mention laughable) “investigation continues.” Oh, and “rider not injured.” This poor boy was nine – nine – and had already been whip-raced 50 times, all at FL. Out on the other…

The NYS Gaming Commission has only just disclosed the training kill of Toga Dan at Belmont on Mar 7: “[multiple] LF fractures; due to poor prognosis, decision was made to euthanize.” Toga was three years old.

More steeplechase madness this past Saturday… Combined, the Foxfield Spring Races (Virginia) – where “children 12 and under are free of charge”! – and the Maryland Hunt Cup – where you can enjoy “an afternoon of tailgating and picnicking on the hillside that overlooks the racecourse”! – ran seven races. In those seven, no fewer…

The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not most via our FOIA reporting. The Transitioner at Turf Swiss Dancer at Turf Mr. Spectacular…