Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following 13 kills at that state’s two tracks thus far this year. Winthorn, Feb 13, Horseshoe T “Shoulder fracture.” Winthorn was two. Computingfromabove, Feb 13, Horseshoe T…
According to the chart for the 6th at Ellis Sunday, Royal Majesty “went wrong and was transported off in an equine ambulance.” In the vast majority of cases, this combination – “went wrong/ambulance” – translates to dead, and indeed the…
The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not…
Some recent whipping “violations” from the harness circuit… Pocono, Jul 26: “Massive Matter was sent for post-race testing and it was noted by the State Vet that several welts appeared on [his] right rear. Driver Mike Polansky is fined $300.”…
Over the course of just 10 days (Jul 11-Aug 1) at Ellis, 14 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 36 by private…
Through a FOIA request to the Texas Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following 16 kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Please note, however, that the Commission did not forward a single stall death. Worse, over the…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at Turf Paradise thus far this year. (Turf is the only currently running track in Arizona. Because of the amount of detail, I am…
Although we are totally shut out in Florida, I have been able to confirm the following: 3-year-old Love That Gal killed in the 3rd at Tampa Feb 8. 2-year-old Noah’s Honor killed in the 4th at Gulfstream Apr 5. 5-year-old…
Three days ago, I posted the below video of Absolute Domination’s horrific fall at Horseshoe Saturday. Here is the fully expected update from the stewards: “Absolute Domination suffered a catastrophic injury to its RF leg [that would be the dangling…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at Turf Paradise thus far this year. (Turf is the only currently running track in Arizona. Because of the amount of detail, I am…
This morning, a guest post from our indomitable executive director, Nicole… “‘Horseracing News’ this week is as much about us as it is about them” by Nicole Arciello The Horseracing Industry found a way to elevate itself to the top…
The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not…
