When I posted the Wyoming report, I mentioned that I reached out to the Commission asking for training/stall deaths, as they were not included with the original response (my FOIAs are always the same, covering all three types of kills, so I should not have had to follow up). Much to my surprise, the Commission…

Last week, the following horses were injured so badly they required the “equine ambulance” to get off the track. While fates remain unknown at this time, we will eventually get death confirmations on many, if not most, through our FOIA reporting. (Note: “bled” indicates pulmonary hemorrhage.) Cr Hammer Down 440 at Louisiana Bali Amour at…

Lasix is clearly one of U.S. Racing’s more controversial subjects. Some in the industry see it as but a performance-enhancer: A diuretic, Lasix helps shed water weight prior to a race – lighter equals faster – and as a system flush, may also aid in concealing some of the more nefarious stuff. On the other…

Through a FOIA request to the North Dakota Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kill there last year. (Please note: North Dakota is among the lightest of racing states, with but 16 racedays last year.) R Thirtyeightspecial, Jul 27, North Dakota S “Had a seizure of some sort, died within minutes.” R Thirtyeight was…