Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of 2026. Because of the volume, I will be posting in installments (previous ones here). (It goes without saying that almost all the victims died with stomach ulcers.) Op Overlord, Jan 8,…

In 2024, New York enacted a law that makes it illegal to transport horses through the state for the purpose of slaughter. Although it is the best of its kind in the nation, no arrests had been made under that law – until the wee hours of yesterday morning. Driver Robert Seitz was arrested about…

Champs Ourae, says the CHRB, was killed training at San Luis Rey yesterday – “musculoskeletal,” is all we get for now. He was three years old and coming off his first race, Aug 15 at Del Mar. The complicit: Jack Tone Racing, Andreas Psarras.

This, according to the Gaming Commission, for Referendum in the 2nd at Finger Lakes yesterday: “fractured knee after crossing the wire – euthanized.” This poor boy was two, and this was his very first taste of the “thrill of competition.” The responsible: Peter Moore, Michael Ferraro, Keiber Coa – and all who support this vile…