Among last week’s harness rulings (all emphases mine): At Plainridge, Oct 19: “While driving Miki U So Fine, Mitchell Cushing did leave numerous welts on his horse. As a result of the violation Mr. Cushing is hereby fined the sum…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Fire’s Finale “returned bleeding, vanned off” at Finger LakesClear Cut “returned lame, vanned off” at ParxJohn Philip “bled” at MahoningFactum’s Pride “vanned off” at MahoningGolden Boss Lady “injured herself in…
In my periodic follow-up on “vanned off” horses in Florida, I found these two: 4-year-old Challenge Princess was injured and ambulanced off at Tampa Apr 5. 2 1/2 months later, she resurfaced at the hellhole known as Camarero Race Track…
Flava’s Dream in the 5th at Charles Town last night, in the pithy wording of the chartwriter: “Flava’s Dream suffered a fatal injury into the first turn and had to be euthanized on the track.” Flava’s was five, and this…
From the stewards at Keeneland: Oct 15:“The claim [sale] of Derrick was voided when horse bled and was placed on Vet’s List.” “The claim of Honor Gold was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” Oct 18:“Slam Dunk Sermon…
Yesterday, three horses went down during races: At Delta, 3-year-old Touching Aces, said the chartwriter, “fell around the final turn and was vanned off.” Not only was this fall whitewashed from the replay, but the announcer said nothing about it.…
The CHRB has disclosed the death (sans details) of Zakkiyyah at Golden Gate Saturday. She was five years old and had been put to the whip 20 times, most recently at that same track Sep 30. The complicit: owner Larry…
There were two steeplechases held Saturday, Oct 14. At Genesee, in rainy NY, this in just three races (involving only 14 horses): “Quality Choice fell at the 7th.” “Lost Story fell at the 15th.” “Renegade River fell at the 8th.”…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Moon Chariot “vanned off, [euthanized]” at Finger LakesJ D’s Vista “returned lame, vanned off” at ParxPrincess Bella “vanned off” at AlbuquerqueBye Bye Ray “fell, vanned off” at AlbuquerqueForce Lucky “vanned…
The 2nd at Laurel yesterday, according to the chartwriter: “Cloudy Night tripped and fell over [a] fallen rider, sustained a catastrophic injury due to the fall and was euthanized.” She was two years old; ’twas her 4th time under the…
4-year-old Carlos Loves Tee in the 2nd at Delta yesterday. While the chart merely says “fell, vanned off,” if she’s not dead I’d be shocked… Also, according to the CHRB, Club Cal died at Los Alamitos yesterday. No details yet.…
Here is an updated list of injured horses on California tracks since Jan 2020 who have not been heard from since. It falls to the CHRB to tell us where these horses are. Clubhouse Soda, 1/16/20, Golden Gate – “vanned…