Some From New Mexico: “Broke Neck”; “Probable Skull Fracture”; “Hemorrhage From Pulmonary Cavity”

Through a FOIA request to the New Mexico Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Ruidoso and Sunray thus far this year:

Lethal Glory, Apr 3, Ruidoso T – “broke neck”

Willing to Resorce, Apr 6, Ruidoso S – “died in stall”

Bf One Sweet Memory, May 8, Sunray R – “flipped in paddock, probable skull fracture”

Gbh Wagon, May 18, Ruidoso S – “colic”

Rhythm of the Night, May 21, Ruidoso S – “colic” (not euthanized, just died)

Remember Then, May 30, Ruidoso S – “colitis” (not euthanized, just died)

Cartels Comet, Jun 1, Ruidoso S – “colic”

Hush’s Storm, Jun 10, Ruidoso S – “horse died in stall, colic – no vet needed” (11 years old, had been raced 86 times)

Syms Dandy Tlc, Jun 18, Ruidoso R – “fractured knee”

Straightupp, Jul 6, Ruidoso T – “horse collapsed; hemorrhage from pulmonary cavity led to sudden death” (not euthanized, just died) (two years old)

Motiveighted, Jul 27, Ruidoso S – “colic” (not euthanized, just died) (two years old)

E J’s Gold, Jul 31, Ruidoso R – “fractured sesamoid” (75th race)

Exhalted Spirit, Aug 8, Ruidoso R – “fell, spinal cord injury”

Tell Em I Got Candy, Aug 13, Ruidoso S – “colic from 12:30 am to 8 am – surgery not requested by owner” (two years old)

Jam Candy, Aug 20, Ruidoso R – “fell, shoulder”

Kat Eye Kylie, Sep 6, Ruidoso R – “unknown, [just died]” (two years old)