The following horses were casualties on American racetracks last week.
Dead, “Humanely Euthanized,” “Broke Down” (racing-speak for dead):
Dead Ringer
“Vanned Off” (carted off by ambulance, good chance dead):
Flashy Finish
Jn Takethehardcash
Tiz Tebow Time
Powerofone
Fitz Is Dancing
Kerrycanonsunday
Walley
Mighty Katherine
Market Trend
South Coast Harbor
Urloveneverfails (later confirmed dead)
Flat Deposit
Political Storm
Jaxon’scousinowen
North Lake Tahoe
Duck Duck Goose
Pesky
Beyond Compare
Charlie in Charge
Friendly Maggie
Ride n’ Reel
Couldn’tklairless
Au Moon
Solari Island
Valid But True
Preskit Sue
Flyin Fish
“Bled,” “Returned Bleeding From the Nostrils”:
Chapparra (also vanned off)
Strike Three
Spicetown (“bled profusely” – also vanned off)
Mine N Gems
Vinegar Joe (also vanned off)
Eddy’s Time (also vanned off)
(source: Equibase)
They used to call it “the sport of Kings” but one doesn’t hear that so much these days. The glamorous partying racing crowd having the time of their lives whilst the helpless voiceless horses SUFFER IN SILENCE. To those who bet on horseracing, if you want to help these magnificent animals, please consider making a pledge not to bet on cruelty. There is so much else one can bet on……. the choice is yours.