Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills in 2025 (previous ones here).
Meticulus, Jan 24, Los Alamitos T
“Head trauma in gate, bleeding from both nostrils.” In addition: “complete, displaced, comminuted fracture of C1 vertebra; complete, displaced, comminuted fracture of femur; severe muscle tears.” Meticulus was eight years old and was being brought back to race after three years away. Poor, poor boy.
Non Compliant, Apr 17, Los Alamitos T
“Complete, displaced, comminuted fracture of the humerus; severe hemorrhage.” Then, listed as an “incidental” finding: “stomach ulceration.” Non Compliant was three years old.
Ivan the Great, Apr 20, Santa Anita T
“Complete, displaced, comminuted fracture of the humerus; severe hemorrhage.” Ivan was three years old.
