The following horses were raceday casualties on American tracks last week: Reported as died, euthanized, or “broke down” – racing-speak for dead Soft Shoulders, Turf Only Josie Knows, Santa Anita Criminal Element, Sunland Reported as “vanned off” – left via…
In the 7th race at Santa Anita yesterday, Only Josie Knows, two days shy of her 5th birthday, broke down and was euthanized. In yet another example of the relatively worthless nature of racehorses, witness this Blood-Horse article on the…
Through a “Public Records Act” request, I have confirmed the following 21 raceday kills (the Commission did not forward training deaths, so this list is far from complete) at Louisiana’s Evangeline Downs in 2014: 3-year-old Sicard’s Sensation, April 17, Evangeline…
The following is our latest installment of “Shedrow Secrets” – first-hand accounts from the heroes who work tirelessly to save Racing’s broken bodies. Shedrow Secrets Darned Worthy by Joy Aten Over the course of his racing career, the stunning grey…
Reported (on the official chart) as “fell, vanned off” in the 5th at Gulfstream yesterday, 3-year-old Cheers for Sidney is in fact dead – euthanized, according to the Paulick Report, “due to her injuries.” Of course, the only reason Paulick…
Through a “Public Records Act” request, I have confirmed the following 23 deaths at Louisiana’s Delta Downs in 2014 (note: the Commission did not forward training deaths, so this list is far from complete): 3-year-old Doughtie Cash, January 4, Delta…
In the past week, Ray Paulick, industry apologist extraordinaire, published obituaries on two highly successful racehorses: 1992 Preakness winner and $2 million earner Pine Bluff (“old age”) and “champion sire” (“112 stakes winners, 12 Champions, 4 Breeders’ Cup winners and…
On August 1st at Indiana, 2-year-old Vindiania was a “bled” DNF. On October 28th, he was raced again – 9th of 10, 25+ lengths back. He has not been heard from since. Most recent connections: C. Steve Larue, James Bickett.…
Through a “Public Records Law” request, I have confirmed the following 8 deaths on or at Nebraska racetracks in 2014: 4-year-old S S Tribal Girl, March 16, Fonner 2 (euthanized March 18) chart said “pulled up, vanned off” 7-year-old Three…
Through a “Public Information Act” request, I have confirmed the following 38 kills on Maryland tracks in 2014. (Note: The Commission documents did not include any of what the industry refers to as “non-racing” deaths – colic, “barn accidents,” etc.…
The following horses were casualties on American tracks last week. This list, however, includes only raceday victims, for while I’d prefer to submit a more complete reckoning, the training carnage is almost entirely covered up. Reported as died, euthanized, or…
The following article comes from Joy Aten, prominent equine advocate and regular contributor to our “Shedrow Secrets” section: Like others who acknowledge the exploitation and abuse of horses in the racing industry, I tire of hearing about all of the…
