Through a FOIA request to the PA Dept. of Agriculture, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. As always, the packet came with this: “Your request is granted in part and denied in part. PDA has withheld records related to necropsy reports as they are exempt from disclosure by law.” So, detail is lacking (I’ve supplemented with chart notes where possible). Also note: Two other horses – J C’s Lovin’ Life and Cattin – have been killed this month; they will be part of the second half FOIA.
Mr. Roundtree, Jan 22, Parx S – “illness, euthanized” (54th race was Dec 9)
Jamie and Aidan, Jan 23, Parx T – “injured, euthanized” (two years old)
Flower Mound, Feb 2, Parx R – “injured after wire, ambulance, euthanized”
Old Head, Feb 20, Parx S – “illness, euthanized” (last raced Oct)
Avid El, Feb 20, Penn R – “fell on turn…euthanized” (very first race)
Shady Gray Lady, Feb 24, Penn T – “injured, euthanized” (being prepped for first race)
Dat Money, Mar 10, Meadows R – “injured, euthanized”
Uncle Arlys, Mar 10, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Island Charlie, Mar 14, Penn T – “illness, euthanized”
Hay Hay Paula, Mar 18, Penn R – “pulled up, departed in ambulance, euthanized”
Trumps News, Apr 3, Meadows T – “injured, euthanized”
Sircharlybrown, Apr 7, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Chase a Dream, Apr 21, Parx R – “roughed at start, fell, euthanized”
Mr. Spectacular, Apr 23, Penn R – “went wrong…euthanized” (second ever race)
Suremeantto, May 2, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Samantha’s Capo, May 8, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
What a Blast, May 12, Parx T – “sudden death” (4 races this year: 67 lengths back)
Tulli B, May 30, Parx T – “injured, euthanized” (being prepped for first race)
Handsome Linc, May 30, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Check My Six, Jun 3, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Tootsie Toes, Jun 13, Presque Isle S – “illness, euthanized” (last training session May 17)
Ms Peppadew, Jun 15, Parx R – “suffered injury in stretch…euthanized”
Smile Maker, Jun 20, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Two Goodtobe True, Jun 20, Parx T – “injured, euthanized” (being prepped for first race)
Leilauni Sue, Jun 23, Parx R – “suffered injury near 9/16 pole…euthanized”
Baffles me how pro racing people can claim they care about the horses. They are dying in droves.