Oaklawn Park in Arkansas is – in terms of money, history and all that – one of the top tracks in America. It is also, at least in the first three months of 2026, one of the deadliest. According to HISA’s Q1 “report,” 14 horses were killed on-track: 5 racing, 9 training. But there’s more…

Over the course of just 11 days (Apr 25-May 10) at Churchill, 35 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 28 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 10 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to…

According to the chart for the 2nd at Finger Lakes Tuesday, Diamondinthedark “dropped back suddenly, appeared in distress, pulled up and was vanned off.” In fact, the 3-year-old is dead, as confirmed by the Gaming Commission. Her exploiters: Dennis and Deborah Petrisak, Langpap Stables, Anthony Ferraro, Joel Cruz.

Led by our indomitable Maryland coordinator (and board member) Jen Sully, HW was out in force for the Preakness Saturday. What’s more, we garnered great coverage – which, of course, amplifies our message exponentially – starting on Friday with the death of Hit Zero. Among the outlets were The Baltimore Sun (front page in Sunday’s…