In 2024, New York enacted a law that makes it illegal to transport horses through the state for the purpose of slaughter. Although it is the best of its kind in the nation, no arrests had been made under that law – until the wee hours of yesterday morning. Driver Robert Seitz was arrested about…

Champs Ourae, says the CHRB, was killed training at San Luis Rey yesterday – “musculoskeletal,” is all we get for now. He was three years old and coming off his first race, Aug 15 at Del Mar. The complicit: Jack Tone Racing, Andreas Psarras.

This, according to the Gaming Commission, for Referendum in the 2nd at Finger Lakes yesterday: “fractured knee after crossing the wire – euthanized.” This poor boy was two, and this was his very first taste of the “thrill of competition.” The responsible: Peter Moore, Michael Ferraro, Keiber Coa – and all who support this vile…

The following 138 horses were (unless otherwise noted in parentheses) ambulanced off NY tracks from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 and have not been heard from since. Please note, however, that these are just raceday. How many horses injured while training are also missing? Also, this only covers Thoroughbreds; there are plenty more…