This, according to the Gaming Commission, for Sanctity at Saratoga (yes they’re still training there) Tuesday: “suffered an open [through the skin] tibial fracture at the 7/8 pole – euthanasia was decided upon because of the severity of the injury.” This poor boy was just two and being prepped for his first race. Chief exploiter: Bill Mott.
According to the chart for the 4th at Horseshoe Saturday, Favorite Lady 123 took a “bad step” and was transported off in the ambulance. We now know this young girl, also just two, is dead. From the Commission: “had to be humanely euthanized in the barn.” Complicit in the kill: Flag Ranch, Steve Zamler, Tim Eggleston, Rolando Del Rio Pina.
All these poor young horses being injured & passing well before their natural time. So sad! We have horses here that are 26 & can still be ridden & can gallop freely in our 17 1/2 acre field of their own volition.