Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of 2026. Because of the volume, I will be posting in installments (previous ones here).
(It goes without saying that almost all the victims died with stomach ulcers.)
Last Chance Dance, Mar 25, Turfway R
“Markedly comminuted fracture of the first phalanx, connective tissues extensively torn, large amount of hemorrhage and edema.” Last Chance had turned six the day before.
Legend of Bobby C, Mar 30, Turfway T (euth Apr 4)
“Trained normally Monday; Tuesday, swollen fetlock; Thursday, swelling of both hocks; Friday, edema moved down limbs, fever 103.8; Saturday, down, unable to rise, bilateral forelimb laminitis – euthanized due to rapidly deteriorating condition.” Oh, how this poor, poor boy (just four) suffered.
High Go, Apr 8, Keeneland R
“Horse fell, attempted to stand but could not. Right forelimb: complete, markedly comminuted fracture of the humerus, extensive tearing of surrounding muscles, massive amount of hemorrhage and edema. Left forelimb: complete, markedly comminuted fracture of the scapula, tearing of surrounding muscles, large amount of hemorrhage and edema.” They added: “The massive comminution, particularly of the humeral fracture, may be masking the primary fracture pattern. Determining if either fracture was the cause of the fall, or the result of the fall, is not possible.” High Go had just turned three.
Have Faith, Jun 26, Churchill S
“Rupture of the ileum, peracute peritonitis, septic shock.” Have Faith was three and had last been raced Jun 7.
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Jun 29, Winstar T
“Sudden death.” No necropsy, but what more do we need? “Sudden death” – at two.
Regarding the blowing smoke about HIGH GO: What would cause a horse to fall if not for fractured bones except for sudden collapse? It sounds like they are trying to say the horse fell for no reason and then bones broke.
The muscles being torn as well as bones breaking would be something that would more logically happen from the force of being forced to gallop at top speed at an age which is one-half the age of maturity for horses rather than falling down.
It is very evident that these horses are expendable to these heartless people.
Why bother to name your family members when you plan to play Russian roulette with their minds and bodies anyway??!! Can’t get more despicable than pre-planned abuse and torture AND KILLING of very young immature horses!!!!!