Since Jan 1, 2014, Horseracing Wrongs Has Confirmed
Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
Horseracing Wrongs is a non-profit committed to ending the cruel and deadly horseracing industry in the United States.
Featured In:
Patrick’s Blog
Ugliness at Delta, Laurel
In the 6th at Delta Friday, Quinnsaltyofficer, says the chartwriter, “fell near the 5/16.” Then, Gatsby’s Fortune “fell over [his] fallen rival.” Both horses were “transported [off] on the ambulance.” The replay barely catches it – but how horrific it is. Watch till the end to see the “Winner’s Circle” in full swing – children…
"Found [horse] with an open [through the skin], comminuted fracture of the tibia – several missing pieces."
Through a FOIA request to the Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year. Black Empire, Aug 23, Colonial R “Multiple fractures [I counted at least six].” Also: “There are also subchondral bruises/lesions affecting the metacarpal bones. These are common findings and typically associated with repetitive trauma from…
Read About Copper N Cash and Paint Me Mo Famous – and Then Try to Defend Horseracing
Through a FOIA request to the Nevada Gaming Board, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2025. Note: Nevada had just 9 days of racing last year. One Smokin Moon, Aug 17, White Pine R “Broke down during 3rd race. Horse was able to be loaded into the ambulance and removed…
7 Kills in Minnesota Last Year
Through a FOIA request to the Minnesota Racing Commission, I have confirmed that six horses were killed at Canterbury last year and one horse was killed at Running Aces. As always, the response came with this: “Veterinary records of a client that are maintained by a state agency…are private data…contents must be kept private and…
324