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Justice in Horseracing: $300 for Welting; $500 for Swearing
Some recent whipping “violations” from the harness circuit… Pocono, Jul 26: “Massive Matter was sent for post-race testing and it was noted by the State Vet that several welts appeared on [his] right rear. Driver Mike Polansky is fined $300.” $300, no suspension. Plainridge, Aug 3: “Driver Brett Beckwith did leave welts on the horse…
10 Days at Ellis: 66 Injured or Sick Horses
Over the course of just 10 days (Jul 11-Aug 1) at Ellis, 14 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 36 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 10 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to…
Texas Kills: "collapsed after finish line, died on track"; "bilateral mid-shaft tibial fractures, euthanized on track"; "blew turn, hit rail, euthanized on track" – and Plenty More
Through a FOIA request to the Texas Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following 16 kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Please note, however, that the Commission did not forward a single stall death. Worse, over the past 12 months, the Commission is claiming only one stall death at all Texas tracks.…
3-Year-Old: Fell Backward in Gate, Comminuted Skull Fracture, Blood Everywhere
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at Turf Paradise thus far this year. (Turf is the only currently running track in Arizona. Because of the amount of detail, I am posting in installments – previous here.) Luna Magica, Feb 21, Turf T “As it was…
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