I have confirmed that 4-year-old Hecky Dorn, who was listed as “broke down, vanned off” in a $3,500 claiming race March 2nd at Mahoning, was euthanized. The pathetic creature was trained by Anthony Lowry and owned by M.Y. Stables.
Also, Standardbred She’s a Cowgirl is dead after breaking down in a race March 6th at Saratoga Casino (more accurately, rows of harness-subsidizing slots) and Raceway. She was “driven” by Jay Randall and trained by David Wiskow. This is horseracing.
“Breaking down” like a car. They are animals not machines. They don’t break down.