War Anthem in the 9th at Aqueduct yesterday: “dropped back in upper stretch and tired, then suffered an injury [Commission said, ‘broke down’] in the final 16th and was euthanized on the course.” He was three years old. Complicit in the kill: breeder Sugar Plum Farm, owner Saratoga Ten General, trainer Michelle Nevin, jockey Ruben Silvera.
At the exact same time War Anthem lay dying out on the track, this – the “Winner’s Circle” celebration – was taking place. A “sport”? Only to callous idiots.
The celebration in front of 1000s of people!
Oh wait… I see maybe 10 people there besides the ones in the pic. Such a worthwhile waste of money racing is. (Sarcasm).