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2-Year-Old at Keeneland Broke All Four Legs While Training
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.) Bruhn, Mar 2, Turfway…
No Less Than 5 "Sudden Deaths" in West Virginia; Oh, and Mountaineer Does Not Have a Full-Time Regulatory Vet
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks in the first half of the year. Two notes: As you will see, detail was woefully lacking. More important, we did not get all the Mountaineer deaths. Initially, I was told all the paperwork…
This Serial Abuser Should Be in Jail
Some recent harness rulings… Scioto, Aug 15: “While driving Lakeside Buddy, Koltin Noble did use the whip which resulted in blood being on the stifle.” Fined $750, but “penalty will be reduced to $500 if not appealed.” Guess what – no appeal. So, $500 (and no suspension) for drawing blood. Topsham Fair, Aug 15: “While…
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