Howzyourcashflow, an “injured, vanned off” in the 4th at Aqueduct Sunday, has been confirmed dead. She was three years old. For the safety-first New York Racing Association, this makes 64 kills at its tracks this year.
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has signed off on a six-year suspension for veterinarian Cynthia Loomis. According to a BloodHorse article, Loomis “injected two horses entered to race with Lasix and ACTH; failed to report to the regulatory vet within…
Its Happy Hour, an “injured, vanned off” at Golden Gate Saturday, is dead – “musculoskeletal,” says the CHRB (I will eventually get the ugly details of course). He was but two years old, and this was just his second race.
“He was a horse who never had an issue and just loved his job. It’s crushing. Gut-wrenching for all of us.” The he was 9-year-old Cross Border, who, says the DRF, “succumbed to an apparent cardiac arrest” at Gulfstream Thursday.…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Shelby Shortstop “bled from the nostrils” at ParxHoliday Forever “fell, vanned off” at DeltaPalatial Times “fell, vanned off” at DeltaThree Mile Limit “vanned off” at MountaineerForgotten Peace “vanned off in…
The CHRB has revealed that One More Bid, who died training at Santa Anita Thursday, was the victim of “sudden death.” That’s “sudden death” – at the tender age of four. Two addendums on this kill. First, and as is…
The 89th edition of the Pennsylvania Hunt Steeplechase Races took place on Nov 5. On their website, the organizers boast: “At the heart of our mission lies the rich tradition of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, where passion for equestrian sports…
Yesterday: Cromarty, says the NYS Gaming Commission, “broke down” training at Belmont – “euthanized on the track.” She was two years old and coming off her debut. One More Bid was killed training at Santa Anita. He was four and…
Miscellaneous news and notes… In California, “Jockey Mario Gutierrez, who rode Aloha Kitten in the 4th race at Los Alamitos on Sep 15, is fined $500 for violation of CHRB #1688: use of riding crop – causing a break in…
From the stewards at Churchill… Nov 10:“The claim [sale] of Heartbreaker was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List while in test barn.” Nov 12:“The claim [sale] of East Shore was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List…
From the Churchill Downs stewards: Nov 9: “English Treasure fell approaching the finish and required the assistance of the horse ambulance. It was [later] determined that he had suffered a catastrophic injury to his left foreleg.” Dead. The “he,” by…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Under the Knife “vanned off” at Finger LakesField of Courage “took a bad step, euthanized on track” at MountaineerSt Joe “vanned off” at DeltaMoro Flyboy “bled, vanned off” at DeltaGraham’s…
