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…

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…