Here are Valid Connection’s final moments on this Earth. While the breakdown itself is garden-variety, I call your attention to the beating Valid received from jockey Michael Pagan immediately before it – three crisp, heavy whacks. Pagan should be in jail today (applicable WV law).
The whip strikes can be seen twice, early in the video, then toward end in slow-motion.
And here is 3-year-old I Have an Idea going down at Delta Wednesday. The chart simply said, “fell, equine ambulance,” but doubtful she survived.
Another tragedy which proves that this cruel sport of racing horses must end!