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94 Degrees and Another Heatstroke at Churchill – Plus 49 Other Injured or Sick Horses Over Just 7 Days
Over the course of just 7 days (Sep 19-27) at Churchill, 22 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 12 by private vets for being “injured” or “ill,” and 6 horses who were “claimed” (bought) prior to races…
Another Kill at Belmont, One at Yonkers Too
From the NYS Gaming Commission… High Tide Honey at Belmont Wednesday: “suffered a biaxial fracture on the gallop out after breezing 4 furlongs; because of the severity of injury euthanasia was utilized.” High Tide was two and coming off her first race, at Saratoga in August, where she finished last of 12, 25+ lengths back.…
Video of Horrific Collision Kill in Canada
While I typically do not cover Canadian tracks, the reporting on a kill at Assiniboia Monday is so vile, and the video so horrific, I must share. Here is how an article yesterday from one of the more contemptible racing rags, Horse Racing Nation, opens: “Stringin Me On won her career debut, died and was…
2-Year-Old Killed at Saratoga; 2-Year-Old Killed at Horseshoe
This, according to the Gaming Commission, for Sanctity at Saratoga (yes they’re still training there) Tuesday: “suffered an open [through the skin] tibial fracture at the 7/8 pole – euthanasia was decided upon because of the severity of the injury.” This poor boy was just two and being prepped for his first race. Chief exploiter:…
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