From the stewards at Ellis Park…
Jul 7:
“Dr. Perry finished 4th and required treatment from the vets for a postrace heatstroke. Placed on See State Vet List.”
“The claim [sale] of Owen’s Pleasure was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
Jul 8:
“The claim of River Boy was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
“King Bukele was injured prior to entering the paddock and was scratched.”
“Elegant Moves was injured behind the starting gate and was scratched.”
Jul 14:
“The claim of Smokin’ Hot was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
“The claim of You Vee Cee was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
“Captivated Drama, the winner, suffered a postrace heatstroke and was excused from the test barn after a blood sample was taken.”
Suffered a heatstroke – but gotta get that blood sample.
“Uncle Harry was pulled up and required the horse ambulance.”
Jul 15:
“The claim of Hardly Mischievous was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
Jul 16:
“The claim of Intrepid Heart was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”
In September, the abuse, doping, maiming and killing of racehorses will be moved back to Churchill Downs from Ellis Park.
#EndHorseracingNOW
Is it just me, or does Ellis seem like it’s about to top its sister track, Churchill Downs, in the Mangled Thoroughbreds Generated department?