Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks thus far this year.
Senator Kelly, Dec 6, Charles Town R (euth Jan 10) – “slab fracture”
So Courageous, Dec 15, Charles Town R (euth Feb 20) – “slab fracture”
Ilikefunsize, Jan 12, Charles Town T – “humerus fracture”
Hoppity Hooper, Jan 24, Charles Town R (euth Feb 6) – “luxated fetlock”
Gold Creations, Jan 25, Charles Town T – “sudden death” (two years old)
Lucky Royal Flash, Feb 1, Charles Town R – “MC3 fracture” (two years old, first race)
Hi Yo Silver, Feb 8, Charles Town T – “displaced fracture”
Scarlet Tanager, Feb 21, Charles Town R – “shattered sesamoids”
Jaxjaxxorjacks, Feb 23, Charles Town R – “pastern fracture”
Dereka’s Bluff, Feb 24, Charles Town R – “MC3 fracture”
Happy Charlie, Feb 28, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
Arya Charming, Feb 28, Charles Town R – “carpus fracture”
Pure Nonsense, Mar 1, Charles Town R – “carpus fracture”
Alligator Arms, Mar 9, Charles Town R – “hemorrhage, sudden death” (four years old)
Aw Ite, Apr 21, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture”
Magnetron, Apr 23, Charles Town S – “colic” (nine years old, 80 races, last Mar 28)
Mailman’s a Flyer, Apr 25, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
Dial Her, Apr 26, Charles Town T – “sesamoid fracture”
Rent Free, May 2, Charles Town S – “colic” (three years old)
Red Flag Alert, May 5, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture”
Lady P, May 6, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture”
She’s Home Free, May 8, Charles Town T – “broken back” (two years old)
Good Buzz, May 10, Charles Town R – “MC3 fracture”
Born to Sin, May 11, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
Storm Trappe, May 14, Charles Town T – “sesamoid fracture”
Tricky Times, May 17, Charles Town S – “colitis” (would have turned two next day)
Outlander, May 17, Charles Town T – “shoulder fracture”
Cast Your Net, May 21, Charles Town T – “sudden death” (four years old)
Elle’sbigseacret, May 28, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture”
Contingency, May 30, Charles Town T – “slab fracture”
Ministry of Magic, Jun 8, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
He’s the Souperwon, Jun 24, Mountaineer R – “comminuted fracture”
Judy’s Army, Jun 27, Charles Town R (euth Jul 5) – “slab fracture”
Princess of Gold, Jun 29, Charles Town R – “ruptured tendon”
Macedonian Ruler, Jun 30, Mountaineer R – “acute cardiac collapse – died”
Yachtsmen, Jul 2, Charles Town T – “condylar fracture”
Serenade Soldier, Jul 2, Mountaineer R – “pulmonary hemorrhage – died”
Medway Queen, Jul 10, Mountaineer R – “comminuted knee fracture”
Wicked Review, Jul 10, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures”
Small Paw, Jul 16, Charles Town S – “colic”
My Pink Baby Bird, Jul 22, Mountaineer R – “fracture, rupture”
It’s My Rainbow, Jul 24, Mountaineer S – “[fractured] pelvis” (was a “DNF” Jul 10)
Tech Duinn, Jul 27, Charles Town T – “sudden death” (three years old)
I think it would irk the people who run the Mountaineer racing facility if several people were standing outside holding up signs to bring attention to what they actually do there.
Signs that resemble headstones with the name of the horse, the birth date and the date the horse was killed are very influential in my opinion. The headstone type signs really drive the point home about the so-called “safety” of horse racing.
Hopefully, the people who play the slot machines which provide the subsidies to prop up racing would be able to connect the dots and stop patronizing the casinos if they have any conscience at all.
It wouldn’t matter at mountaineer. On a typical night there’s only like 20 people there, and most of them are stable employees.
Even the turnout for the WV Derby the last 2 years has been pretty low, thank goodness. They are truly a prime example of the only reason they’re in business anymore is because of tax payers and casino funds.
Charles Town was more hopping the last time I was there. Plus they actually have a multi story hotel overlooking the track. A protrest there would be more noticeable.
Is anyone protesting peacefully against the abuse and killing of horses at the West Virginia racetracks? I live too far away to go there myself but I would like to hear from someone who has attempted holding signs near Mountaineer and Charles Town.
The carnage there is horrendous!