Recent notes from the stewards at Keeneland. While reading, bear in mind that Keeneland is a top-5 track; imagine what goes on at the cheap ones.
Apr 15:
“The claim of Frolic More was voided when horse bled and was placed on Vet’s List.”
“Bedtime for Buffy was scratched on advice of Commission vet.”
Apr 16:
“Soros finished last and required assistance of vets. It was later reported that the horse had [suffered] a post-race heatstroke.”
“Violenza finished ninth and bled.”
“Shantisara returned lame and required the horse ambulance.”
Apr 20:
“Magic Tap was a late scratch on advice of Commission vet.” (was to be his first race)
“The claim of Beep Beep was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
“Invader finished last – returned lame and required the horse ambulance.”
Apr 23:
“Charge the Line was injured in the starting gate and was scratched.”
“Oaxaca suffered a heatstroke and required the horse ambulance.”
“Two Emmys suffered a post-race heatstroke and required vet.”
Apr 24:
“The claim of Fire On Time was voided when the horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
Apr 27:
“Izzy Em fell behind the starting gate and was scratched.”
Apr 28:
“Red Ghost was injured in the paddock and was scratched.”
Apr 29:
“The claim of American Tattoo was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
“The claim of Mejthaam was voided when horse bled and was placed on Vet’s List.”
“The claim of Sleepless Dream was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”