Through a FOIA request to the Louisiana State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks thus far this year. Please note, however, that the Commission (as usual) did not forward training or stall deaths. So,…
Kentucky Downs holds what is called a boutique meet, running only seven days a year. It also boasts some of the highest purses in America. How? Well, The Mint Gaming Hall – a racino – has a whole lot to…
The CHRB reports that Peace of Mind died at Del Mar yesterday – “musculoskeletal” is all they’re saying. While the Board is filing this as an “other” (not track-related), it should be noted that the 2-year-old had a timed workout…
As previously relayed, I am very concerned that more and more states will use the establishment of the obscenely-named Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as an excuse not to do their jobs, or at least the part that we’re…
I recently received an email tipping me off to two kills at Prairie Meadows in August. With permission, I am sharing the writer’s correspondence. “I believe it was August 12 and August 19, Saturdays for sure, because that is the…
The 2nd at Mountaineer last night for 7-year-old Who U Gonna Call: “…swept past from mid track late, injured pulling up…euthanized on track.” And that’s that. All was not lost for the mare’s exploiters (Bruno Schickedanz, Juan Carlos Gotera, Joam…
Yet another death at a New York Racing Association track. Wayward Ghost, says the Gaming Commission, was “found dead” in his Belmont stall Saturday – “found dead,” that is, at the tender age of three. He had been under the…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Kvn Dulce Corona “bled, vanned off” at ArapahoeQuick to Blame “vanned off” at LouisianaParisian Summer “vanned off” at MountaineerRio Abajo “vanned off” at Presque IsleBosshog Them Dukes “went wrong, vanned…
More of the obscenity that is horseracing subsidization… Parx, again, is a racino, with slots money not only jacking up overall purses but also allowing first-last payouts. Here’s what that looked like Wednesday: race 1:Alonzo Mosely finished 19.75 lengths back;…
In these week’s harness rulings, along with the usual “excessive whipping” violations, there were these under “Minor Penalties” (along with things like “Failure to Drive When Programmed”): Jason James Bartlett, Yonkers, Jul 26: Fined $500 for “Kicking a Horse” Keith…
From the stewards at Ellis Park… Aug 11:“The claim of Sensical was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” “Jump Into the Fire returned lame and required the horse ambulance; placed on See Vet List.” (Equibase chart said nothing…
Belterra in Ohio is a taxpayer-funded racino, with the free-flowing cash from slot machines also allowing first-last payouts. Now, consider these results from Tuesday: race 1: Marvin’s Express finished last, 27+ lengths back; “connections” (Jennifer Tooley, et al.) pocketed $801.…
