The NYS Gaming Commission recently released kills for the years 2002-2004. Because we believe that these poor victims are no less worthy of memorialization than the ones since 2014 (when HW began), I present the list – covering 395 horses – below. (The Commission offered no details, so I supplemented with chart info where possible.)
2002
The Karakorum Kid, Jan 8, Belmont
Summer Squeal, Jan 10, Aqueduct – “broke down on the backstretch”
Well Connected, Jan 15, Belmont
Wanna Be Wild, Jan 15, Belmont
Speedy Bundle, Jan 18, Belmont
Majestic Sea, Jan 19, Belmont
Madame Viceroy B B, Jan 25, Aqueduct – “broke down in upper stretch”
Miss Trial, Feb 9, Aqueduct
Mangurion, Feb 9, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Flo’s Charm, Feb 9, Aqueduct – “broke down on the turn and fell”
Jettason, Feb 9, Aqueduct – “fell over a fallen rival [above]”
Golden Obligation (sic), Feb 9, Belmont
Floatingaboveit, Feb 15, Belmont
Flaming Bridle, Feb 17, Aqueduct – “broke down on the turn”
Pottomat River, Feb 19, Yonkers
Peace Private, Feb 21, Buffalo
Suspicious Mist, Mar 9, Saratoga Harness
Flight Talk, Mar 16, Aqueduct – “broke down in upper stretch”
Makeyourselfathome, Mar 17, Aqueduct – “broke down on the backstretch”
Emily’s Pleasure, Mar 20, Aqueduct – “broke down on the turn”
Clearance, Mar 23, Aqueduct – “broke down on the turn”
Rodeo Rose, Mar 27, Monticello
Three Wheeler, Apr 3, Aqueduct
Double Cure, Apr 3, Finger Lakes
The Numbers Add Up, Apr 7, Aqueduct – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Golden Storms, Apr 12, Aqueduct – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Bon Fearless, Apr 13, Aqueduct
Bullet Buzz, Apr 13, Aqueduct – “broke down in upper stretch”
Laissezaller, Apr 13, Aqueduct – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Mounty, Apr 18, Aqueduct
Lucci, Apr 20, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Coeur de Mon Coeur, Apr 27, Belmont
Vegas Man Brown, Apr 27, Buffalo
Crescent Surf, Apr 30, Belmont
Red Red Hurray, Apr 30, Yonkers
Bycarby, May 1, Finger Lakes
Definitely Devious, May 2, Aqueduct
Watral’s Win Dixie, May 6, Finger Lakes
Pebo’s Guy, May 8, Belmont
American Kash, May 8, Saratoga Harness
Final Promise, May 13, Finger Lakes
We Belong, May 16, Finger Lakes
Joan’s Gift, May 22, Belmont
Saratoga Card, May 24, Belmont
Elisha’s Gold, Jun 2, Belmont
Twelfth Liner, Jun 2, Monticello
Upstate Slew, Jun 3, Finger Lakes
House of Emiress, Jun 5, Belmont – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Renegade Warrior, Jun 7, Belmont – “broke down and fell”
Imadeed, Jun 8, Belmont – “broke down and fell”
Pleasant County, Jun 8, Belmont – “fell over a fallen rival [above]”
Sharp Performance, Jun 9, Belmont
Footless, Jun 20, Finger Lakes
Mystery Man, Jun 22, Finger Lakes – “broke down and was humanely destroyed”
Take Or Pay, Jun 23, Aqueduct
Casimir, Jun 26, Belmont – “broke down”
Anti-Social, Jun 29, Yonkers
Metamorphosis One, Jul 5, Belmont – “broke down in the stretch”
Speedy Express, Jul 12, Belmont – “fell, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Oklahoma Guarantee, Jul 13, Finger Lakes – “broke down near the finish”
Mike’s Brew, Jul 14, Belmont
JCs Sundown, Jul 17, Saratoga Harness
Presidential Rose, Jul 18, Yonkers
Cold Conclusion, Jul 21, Finger Lakes
Ryan’s Flag, Jul 22, Finger Lakes
Curb Key, Jul 23, Belmont
Chorale, Jul 25, Saratoga – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Glittering Snow, Aug 3, Finger Lakes
Pugsy (sic), Aug 3, Finger Lakes
Outrageous Beauty, Aug 5, Yonkers
Conormara, Aug 10, Saratoga
Indian Market, Aug 12, Finger Lakes
Maintainance Man, Aug 13, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Harvest Lane, Aug 14, Saratoga Harness
Kris’s Sleigh, Aug 16, Saratoga – “pulled up, [euthanized]”
Leeward Breeze, Aug 17, Finger Lakes
Listen Here, Aug 19, Saratoga
Northern Darling, Aug 20, Finger Lakes
Consensus, Aug 23, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Hunters Bend, Aug 24, Belmont
Peppermint Kid, Aug 24, Saratoga
Spinel, Aug 28, Finger Lakes
Wounded Pride, Sep 7, Finger Lakes
Gold Symphony, Sep 10, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Queen of Spain, Sep 13, Finger Lakes – “in distress, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Magnificent Boy, Sep 14, Finger Lakes
Blue McCool N, Sep 18, Monticello
Blaising A.J., Sep 21, Belmont – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Brassheart, Sep 26, Belmont – “pulled up in distress, [euthanized]”
Majestic Chevron, Sep 30, Belmont
Virginia Sweet, Oct 2, Monticello
Blue’s Magee, Oct 4, Belmont
A Moment in Dixie, Oct 4, Belmont
Lucky Carrde, Oct 5, Finger Lakes – “took a bad step”
Blue Instrument, Oct 6, Finger Lakes
Centurion, Oct 8, Finger Lakes
Cape Spear, Oct 11, Finger Lakes – “broke down”
Rileys Mikkel (sic), Oct 12, Finger Lakes
Fourstardave, Oct 15, Belmont
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Oct 17, Belmont
Paster’s Flyer, Oct 18, Finger Lakes
Captain Black, Oct 20, Belmont
Bob’s Contender, Oct 20, Belmont
Indycator, Oct 22, Saratoga
Howdy Honey, Oct 23, Belmont
Follow a Leader, Oct 24, Aqueduct – “broke down in the stretch”
To Do Or Not to Do, Oct 27, Finger Lakes – “pulled up in distress, [euthanized]”
Skill Not Luck, Nov 2, Aqueduct
Mon Come King, Nov 2, Aqueduct – “broke down in upper stretch”
Student Loan, Nov 2, Belmont
Go Easy, Nov 3, Aqueduct – “broke down on the backstretch”
Ashton Hall, Nov 4, Belmont
Lkassmar, Nov 5, Monticello
Quick Healer, Nov 11, Belmont
East Chop Drive, Nov 11, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Ring Girl, Nov 14, Belmont
Kohl Black, Nov 14, Monticello
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Nov 15, Belmont
Ensign’s Song, Nov 15, Belmont
Adam’s Gold Nugget, Nov 16, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Todds Dallas, Nov 18, Saratoga Harness
Zip’s Baby Zip, Nov 20, Aqueduct
First Journey, Nov 20, Aqueduct – “broke down on the second turn”
Saltaat, Nov 21, Aqueduct – “broke down and fell after the finish”
Catherine’s Way, Nov 24, Belmont
Final Strike, Nov 28, Aqueduct – “broke down in deep stretch”
Survivor Son, Nov 28, Saratoga Harness
Little No Show, Nov 29, Aqueduct
Smolder, Nov 29, Aqueduct – “pulled up in distress, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Nasty Cat, Nov 30, Aqueduct
Cherry Stone, Dec 3, Saratoga Harness
Bea’s Force, Dec 14, Saratoga Harness
Altai, Dec 18, Belmont
Get Your Game On, Dec 29, Aqueduct – “fell, vanned off, [euthanized]”
2003
Hurry Hatchett (sic), Jan 9, Aqueduct
Bid Passer, Jan 13, Belmont
Plethora, Jan 19, Aqueduct
Convenir, Jan 26, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Special Girl, Jan 28, Belmont
Yuma, Feb 2, Aqueduct – “broke down and fell entering the turn”
Dark Dragon, Feb 3, Belmont
River Salt, Feb 5, Aqueduct – “broke down on the backstretch and fell”
Annie Too, Feb 11, Belmont
West East Rumble, Feb 23, Aqueduct – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Mighty Ldg, Feb 25, Belmont
Code Gold, Feb 27, Belmont
Fox Valley Santa, Mar 2, Saratoga Harness
Itsmyfinalanswer, Mar 4, Belmont
Oh Lucky Me, Mar 9, Aqueduct
King Alfred, Mar 19, Buffalo
Mr. Blue Sky, Mar 19, Monticello
Icebreaker, Mar 20, Aqueduct – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
B Relentless, Mar 25, Yonkers
The Standard, Mar 27, Aqueduct
Saskya, Mar 29, Aqueduct – “broke down entering the stretch”
Preferred Option, Apr 2, Belmont
Conaco Mike, Apr 5, Buffalo
Wildski, Apr 11, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Ivar’s Mission, Apr 19, Finger Lakes
Faerietaleprincess, Apr 19, Finger Lakes – “returned lame, vanned off, [euthanized]”
C Anna B (sic), Apr 22, Finger Lakes
Whata Brainstorm, Apr 24, Belmont
Son of a Brets, Apr 26, Saratoga Harness
Yousef, May 3, Vernon
Shane’s Foxy Shawn, May 7, Saratoga Harness
A New Twist, May 11, Belmont
Full, May 17, Belmont
Wild Look, May 17, Belmont – “broke down leaving the backstretch”
Hay Catch Me, May 20, Finger Lakes – “broke down and fell entering the lane”
El Providential, May 21, Belmont
Soul of Solitude, May 30, Belmont – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Pretty Kitty Kelly, May 30, Finger Lakes – “broke down”
Wild Review, Jun 6, Belmont – “broke down on the turn”
Lots of Sizzle, Jun 9, Belmont
With Hildy’s Way, Jun 9, Finger Lakes – “battled briefly and then broke down”
Cam’s Icon, Jun 12, Yonkers
Cherokee Storm (sic), Jun 19, Belmont
Thick Headed, Jun 26, Belmont – “broke down”
No Luck Larry, Jun 28, Saratoga Harness
Urania, Jul 3, Aqueduct
Chansel, Jul 4, Finger Lakes
C’est Surprise (sic), Jul 5, Finger Lakes
Wed in Dixie, Jul 11, Belmont
Yourloveisfadin, Jul 19, Finger Lakes
Decipheress, Jul 24, Saratoga
Charm of the Dance (sic), Jul 30, Belmont
PS Sam, Aug 2, Yonkers
Warhol, Aug 6, Saratoga
Westbound Buzz, Aug 8, Finger Lakes
Solar Force, Aug 9, Saratoga
Kendrick, Aug 9, Saratoga
Labash, Aug 10, Belmont
Earnings, Aug 15, Saratoga
Slicer Dicer (sic), Aug 20, Finger Lakes
Fabricator, Aug 21, Saratoga
Plum Branch, Aug 23, Saratoga
Uncle Sonny, Aug 23, Saratoga
Dunnewood, Aug 24, Saratoga – “broke down on the turn”
Andy Boy, Aug 25, Saratoga – “broke down along the backstretch”
Joy’s Intention, Aug 26, Yonkers
Cyber Secret, Aug 27, Aqueduct
Lottsa Karakorum, Aug 29, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Fly Angel, Sep 5, Finger Lakes
Bad Andy, Sep 8, Saratoga Harness
Ecclesiastical, Sep 11, Belmont
Tafaseel, Sep 13, Belmont
Chase Lake, Sep 14, Belmont – “broke down on the turn”
One Last Chance, Sep 14, Belmont – “broke down on the turn”
It’s Saratoga, Sep 16, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Jeb’s Wild, Sep 17, Belmont – “broke down nearing the wire”
Yolandas a Token, Sep 19, Belmont – “broke down entering the stretch”
In One Basket, Sep 19, Finger Lakes – “appeared to be in distress, [euthanized]”
Blues Begone, Sep 25, Finger Lakes
Exclusive Storm, Sep 25, Finger Lakes
Sohaib, Sep 26, Belmont
Abby’s Silverdream, Sep 26, Finger Lakes
Carson’s Girl, Sep 28, Belmont – “broke down on the turn”
Dixie Do More, Sep 29, Finger Lakes – “broke down”
Mesohippus, Sep 30, Finger Lakes – “broke down”
Storminthevalley, Sep 30, Aqueduct
Cambo Franz, Oct 3, Batavia
Triactinglikealady, Oct 5, Finger Lakes
Bowman Creek, Oct 5, Belmont
Symbol’s Son A, Oct 17, Yonkers
Vitamin C, Oct 18, Finger Lakes – “broke down midway on last turn”
High Minded, Oct 19, Belmont
Doc’s Live Wire, Oct 19, Finger Lakes
Tap the Admiral, Oct 20, Belmont
Calomine Loachin, Oct 20, Finger Lakes
Muggles, Oct 25, Finger Lakes
Spiritual Journey, Oct 28, Finger Lakes – “broke down in upper stretch”
Waquoit’s Tam, Oct 31, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Hasta La Vista, Nov 3, Belmont
Reliable Source, Nov 4, Aqueduct
Factual Stan, Nov 4, Aqueduct
The Sherminator, Nov 6, Belmont
Tara Road, Nov 8, Yonkers
Round Den, Nov 9, Aqueduct – “broke down on the turn”
4 Starzz Ball, Nov 10, Saratoga Harness
Quickly Now, Nov 16, Aqueduct – “broke down and fell nearing the stretch”
Dill Pickle, Nov 21, Aqueduct – “broke down”
Boone Vita, Nov 21, Finger Lakes – “broke down”
Prosper Quickly, Nov 23, Finger Lakes – “pulled up in distress, [euthanized]”
Flashy Count, Nov 24, Finger Lakes – “broke down”
Kin Or Cat, Nov 25, Belmont
Lottsa Appeal, Nov 26, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Lucky Squirt, Nov 27, Belmont
Blue Bell Lassie, Nov 27, Finger Lakes
Marque Mark, Nov 29, Finger Lakes
Perched High, Dec 4, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Tiger Mountain, Dec 9, Monticello
Homah Hansel, Dec 18, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Magic and Bird, Dec 21, Aqueduct
Tallonsy, Dec 31, Aqueduct
2004
All in a Row, Jan 12, Belmont
Lucy Belle B B, Jan 12 (sic), Belmont
Jazzy Will, Jan 12, Belmont
Nieta, Jan 13, Belmont
Tap Time, Feb 5, Belmont
Bossanova, Feb 15, Aqueduct – “broke down and fell in upper stretch”
Paris Sunrise, Feb 28, Aqueduct – “broke down on the back stretch”
Sound Force, Feb 29, Belmont
Confident Spirit, Feb 29, Belmont
Niles, Feb 29, Belmont
Super OK, Mar 5, Saratoga Harness
She’s Zealous, Mar 7, Aqueduct
Warm Feelings, Mar 27, Aqueduct
KGs Sparkle, Mar 31, Saratoga Harness
Eyeofthehunter, Apr 3, Aqueduct – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
War Fever, Apr 8 (sic), Belmont
Fortune Found, Apr 8, Belmont
Track Side, Apr 10, Aqueduct
Big City, Apr 10, Aqueduct
Love in an Instant, Apr 10, Belmont
Combat Mission, Apr 10, Belmont
Grinadine, Apr 15, Finger Lakes
Edge of Reality, Apr 16, Saratoga Harness
Timber Princess, Apr 17, Belmont
Little Charmer, Apr 17, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Silk Sheets, Apr 21, Finger Lakes
Dee En Eff (sic), Apr 24, Finger Lakes
Lustrous Runner, Apr 26, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Topsoil King, Apr 26, Finger Lakes – “fell, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Final Dream, Apr 27, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Private Emblem, May 2, Aqueduct – “broke down nearing the finish”
Kriswen, May 2, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Tri Diplomacy, May 4, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Solitary Code, May 6, Finger Lakes
Stormcat’s Atticus, May 7, Finger Lakes
Rights Reserved, May 9, Finger Lakes
Onasilverplatter, May 15, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Soon Soon N Y, May 17, Belmont
Hussar, May 17, Finger Lakes – “broke down after the wire”
Presente Senor, May 18, Belmont
Unusual Kid, May 19, Belmont
Bred to Run, May 20, Monticello
President’s Folly (sic), May 30, Belmont
Stormy Raccoon, Jun 1, Finger Lakes – “fell, [euthanized]”
Grace Course, Jun 5, Belmont – “broke down on the turn”
Meet the Challange, Jun 5, Finger Lakes – “in distress, vanned off, [euthanized]”
My Wingman, Jun 11, Belmont – “broke down soon after the start”
Speedy AJ, Jun 12, Buffalo
Right too Refuse, Jun 19, Belmont – “broke down in upper stretch”
Special Diamond, Jun 20, Belmont
Nunsense, Jun 26, Belmont – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Merlot, Jun 29, Belmont
Stormindisguise, Jun 29, Finger Lakes
Wild Imagination, Jul 1, Saratoga
Way to Go Dad, Jul 4, Belmont
Ladycredible, Jul 5, Monticello
Exploit Chic (sic), Jul 7, Belmont
Irish Glory, Jul 9, Belmont – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Multiplication, Jul 10, Belmont
He’s No Angel, Jul 11, Belmont
Sir Johnny La B, Jul 12, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Quiet Edition, Jul 17, Belmont
Farber, Jul 21, Finger Lakes
Pelican Pete, Jul 23, Aqueduct
Capital Honor, Jul 23, Finger Lakes
Koorachee, Jul 23, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Golden Opal, Jul 25, Belmont – “broke down and fell after a half mile”
Grantmeatrophy, Jul 26, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Flips Buddy Best (sic), Jul 27, Finger Lakes
Reapply, Jul 28, Aqueduct
Ashley’s Response, Jul 31, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Executive Charger, Aug 2, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Alice’s Blue Gown, Aug 4, Finger Lakes
Dixie’s Girl, Aug 7, Saratoga
Allamanda, Aug 7, Saratoga
Hockey Jock, Aug 7, Saratoga
Awesome Drive, Aug 7, Saratoga
Go Mauk Go, Aug 8, Saratoga
Triple Edge, Aug 8, Saratoga
French Queen, Aug 8, Finger Lakes
Macon’s Magic, Aug 8, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Spiritual, Aug 9, Aqueduct
Fireball Hanover, Aug 11, Saratoga Harness
I’m a Treasure, Aug 13, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Watch It Sister, Aug 16, Finger Lakes
Bourbonnais, Aug 24, Belmont
Prince of Dreams, Aug 24, Finger Lakes
Eddy, Aug 24, Finger Lakes
Icicle Charlie, Aug 29, Saratoga – “broke down on the turn”
Handsome Dance (sic), Aug 30, Belmont
Typhoon Alex, Aug 30, Saratoga
Phone Me a Favor, Sep 5, Aqueduct
Marfa’s Prospect, Sep 5, Finger Lakes – “fell, [euthanized]”
Dee’s Little Dee, Sep 10, Belmont – “broke down nearing the stretch”
Beyond Chance, Sep 10, Belmont – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Jovial Forecast, Sep 10, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Storming Renee, Sep 10, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Streicher’s Gold, Sep 11, Belmont
Stormin Charlotte, Sep 11, Finger Lakes
Machinegunmountandy (sic), Sep 12, Finger Lakes
Shining Marjorie, Sep 14, Finger Lakes
Decoder, Sep 15, Belmont
Uncle Jack Casey, Sep 15, Saratoga
Lite the Point, Sep 22, Belmont – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Ali Yo Yo, Sep 24, Finger Lakes
Stormy Werks (sic), Sep 30, Finger Lakes
Holy Kate, Oct 1, Aqueduct
Portlandate, Oct 4, Belmont
Sonny the Sailor, Oct 4, Saratoga
Make It Real, Oct 5, Monticello
True Passion, Oct 8, Belmont – “broke down in the stretch”
Miss Brassy, Oct 10, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Halawellfin Hala, Oct 10, Saratoga Harness
Palacios Appeal, Oct 11, Belmont
First Encounter, Oct 13, Aqueduct
Uma Norma, Oct 14, Belmont – “broke down”
Lady Fencer, Oct 14, Belmont – “broke down”
Arcturus, Oct 15, Belmont
Rum Bottom, Oct 15, Belmont
Gift Wrap, Oct 15, Belmont
Burn Rubber, Oct 17, Finger Lakes
Max’s Sway, Oct 18, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Balloto (sic), Oct 19, Belmont
Wonderful Prospect, Oct 20, Belmont
Magic Silver, Oct 22, Saratoga
Smokin Sylvia, Oct 24, Belmont
Miss Fixed Income, Oct 25, Finger Lakes
Malik Silver, Oct 28, Finger Lakes
Out of Hearts, Nov 3, Belmont
Scott, Nov 4, Belmont
Bibda Love, Nov 4, Finger Lakes
Dan’s Moment, Nov 8, Finger Lakes – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Empty Revolver, Nov 8, Finger Lakes
Expecting You, Nov 9, Finger Lakes – “fell, [euthanized]”
Looks Expensive, Nov 10, Aqueduct – “broke down on the backstretch”
Bell Court, Nov 16, Belmont
Tiffany’s Boot, Nov 16, Finger Lakes
Frat Party, Nov 18, Finger Lakes – “vanned off, [euthanized]”
Call Me Cam, Dec 10, Saratoga Harness
Flo’s Bo, Dec 13, Belmont
David’s C Biscuit, Dec 31, Aqueduct – “pulled up, [euthanized]”
Thousands upon thousands of victims of this antiquated killing machine, with no accountability of their exploiters and, infuriatingly, no protection under federal animal abuse laws.