In the 6th at Belterra yesterday, this for 3-year-old California Kitty: “dropped far back, in a gallop through the stretch, just able to cross wire and walked off.” She crossed the wire, it turns out, 97+ lengths back. Now, some context: Belterra, like all Ohio tracks, is a racino, meaning it is being wholly propped up by slot machines. But this massive influx of non-racing revenue also allows the track to pay first-last. So, in crossing that wire – again, 97+ lengths back – California Kitty “earned” her people, including jockey Vernon Bush, $184. By the way, CK was coming off a last, 31 back in the race prior.
Then this: Oklahoma reports that 3-year-old Duanes Howd Id Do tested positive for caffeine after winning a race at Fair Meadows July 16. The miscreant responsible, trainer Luz Chavira, waived his right to both a split-test and a hearing, pretty much an admission of guilt. For this, he has merely been fined – no suspension.
This is horseracing.
And, as another day comes to an end ….how many, and which horses will we be reading about tomorrow morning , that have been killed … ACTUALLY murdered by this toxic, shallow, greedy evil industry? Every damn day IT happens. How do these people live with themselves?
97 + lengths back – another horse who “loves to run”. And I’m sure she was treated like royalty back at her “palace”.
No words. THIS IS HORSE RACING!