These from the NYS Gaming Commission… Hard to Say, Belmont, Mar 3: “Horse sustained injury while breezing near the 3/4 pole; euthanized after examination and diagnosis.” Hard to Say was four years old. Royal Riddle, same track, same day: “Horse suffered a severe RH injury [in stall, presumably] – euthanized.” Royal had just turned three…

Recent rulings from harness world… Hoosier, Feb 19: “Trainer Amy Husted was found to be in violation of the 24-hour administration rule. Prior to race 5, the horse Peace Star was observed in the paddock with a foreign substance coming out of his mouth. For this, Ms. Husted is fined $1,000. Ms. Husted waived her…

Through a FOIA request to the Louisiana Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks last year. Please note, however, that the response (as usual) came with this: “The Louisiana Racing Commission does not track or maintain a list of deaths that occur during training hours as those are more often…

A recent ruling (January) posted by the Texas Racing Commission. It fell under the heading, “Inhumane Treatment.” “On April 3, 2025, Yasmine Medina sent the horse ‘Oppenheimer’ with a groom to Retama Park for an official workout. The horse got loose on the way to the track, unseated his rider, ran into a cement manure…