The Week That Was
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…
Patrick Battuello
How many horses were killed on Kentucky Derby Day? These lists and videos offer clues.
Yesterday, as reported, Morlock was killed at Aqueduct. But surely, the 4-year-old cardiac victim was not the only “athlete” killed on Kentucky Derby Day. In fact, no fewer than six horses were so badly injured yesterday they needed an ambulance…
4-Year-Old Killed (“Cardiac”) on Derby Day
The chart note for Morlock in the 6th at Aqueduct just a little while ago: “Morlock coaxed from the gate, chased along the inside and then just off the inside coming under coaxing three furlongs from home…was eased up nearing…
12,145 Dead Horses: This Is the Kentucky Derby; This Is Horseracing
With the Kentucky Derby upon us, a reminder: Even if you only watch, or wager on, this one race, you are a part of it – the it being the everyday abuse and constant killing of horses at American racetracks.…
War of Destiny Confirmed Killed at Oaklawn
In the 2nd at Oaklawn Mar 26, War of Destiny, said the chart, “fell while being pulled up at the top of the lane, and was transported off the track in an ambulance.” In fact, I have confirmed, he is…
Saratoga ’26 Opens – With a Kill
With the Belmont Stakes just around the corner, Saratoga Race Course is open for business – the business, that is, of abusing and killing horses. Victim #1 was felled training a week ago today (the Commission just disclosed it). This…
The Evil of American Horseracing, in 100 Kills
What follows are some (100) of the more repellent kills on American tracks last year. Two notes: While stall deaths are no less important (or gruesome), I’ve only included the on-track (racing/training) variety. Also, by virtue of both volume and…
9 Days at Keeneland: 72 Injured or Sick Horses
Over the course of just 9 days (Apr 11-23) at Keeneland, 34 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 25 by private vets…
9-Year-Old Killed at Finger Lakes; 2-Year-Old Killed at San Luis Rey
Old Man Winter was killed training at Finger Lakes yesterday. While the NY Commission gave no details, they did add the ever-hollow (not to mention laughable) “investigation continues.” Oh, and “rider not injured.” This poor boy was nine – nine…
Another Belmont Training Kill
The NYS Gaming Commission has only just disclosed the training kill of Toga Dan at Belmont on Mar 7: “[multiple] LF fractures; due to poor prognosis, decision was made to euthanize.” Toga was three years old.
Fell, Fell, Fell, Fell, Fell, Fell
More steeplechase madness this past Saturday… Combined, the Foxfield Spring Races (Virginia) – where “children 12 and under are free of charge”! – and the Maryland Hunt Cup – where you can enjoy “an afternoon of tailgating and picnicking on…
The Weekly Ambulance List
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…