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…

From Will Rogers Monday: “Okie Clipper fell approaching the far turn then was transported off the track via ambulance.” Bad enough, and most likely fatal (we’ll know for sure with our FOIA), but then there’s this: “Lemon Drop Shot clipped a fallen foe approaching the far turn….” “Shouldaboughtdabar faded before trampling a fallen foe approaching…

Over the course of just five days at Turfway (Jan 15-22), the following horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them. Again, this is just five days’ worth. Endless Vow – “injured” American Bear – “injured” Dawn Dragon – “unsound” Rainbow Rania – “unsound” El Franco…

Through a FOIA request to the Idaho Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills there in 2025. Two notes: Idaho has no commercial tracks, just various county fairs, which combined for just 19 racedays last year. And, I received the following with this year’s FOIA: “We do not keep record of any breakdowns during…