Currently, there are six American tracks using a synthetic surface. Synthetic, supposedly, reduces the number of catastrophic breakdowns. But because these surfaces are more costly to maintain than was originally promised, the trend, according to Ray Paulick (Paulick Report, 2/20/14)…
Owner Ernie Moody has announced (Paulick Report, 2/18/14) that the Bob Baffert-trained Tiz the Truth (below) is dead from an infection, contracted, apparently, on the owner’s farm. The 3-year-old colt last raced at Santa Anita in the fall. Moody has…
In an article posted on ESPN (“Of Diamonds and Ovals,” 2/15/14), professional handicapper Steve Davidowitz attempts, odiously, to bond his two favorite pastimes – baseball and horseracing. He can do this, apparently, because one, these sports began around the same…
The following racehorses were casualties on American tracks last week: Monday Felix, Aqueduct, race 6, vanned off My Jordy, Aqueduct, race 9, vanned off Last Chance to See, Beulah, race 1, “in distress,” vanned off Tuesday Landonmav, Turf, race 8,…
The Daily Racing Form reports that 5-year-old Code of Conduct was killed after a breakdown in Santa Anita’s 7th race Friday. One note from the chart caught my attention: “The stewards conducted an inquiry into the incident before ruling Code…
In California-racing’s most recent fiscal year (7/1/12-6/30/13), 209 racehorses perished – 90 racing, 56 training, and 63 other (gastro-intestinal, respiratory, etc.). Because this represents a decrease from the previous year (278), the California Horse Racing Board is feeling pretty good…
Yesterday morning, eight horses, including seven Thoroughbreds, were killed when a fire broke out at the Spooky Hollow Racing farm in Kentucky. Four of the dead were yearlings slated for the Keeneland September sale. The tearful owner, Clara Fenger (a…
The following racehorses were casualties on American tracks last week: Tuesday Minotaur, Turf, race 1, confirmed dead Visionary Leader, Turf, race 4, vanned off Wednesday Olivia’s Magicstar, Delta, race 4, vanned off Silver Cloud, Tampa Bay, race 9, broke down…
3-year-old Chriselliam, winner of the BC Juvenile Fillies Turf in November, was euthanized Friday in England, unable to overcome a foot infection. With wisdom, owner Chris Wright reminds us that “only the good die young.” Pathetic. The racing people are…
4-year-old Minotaur broke down in the 1st race yesterday afternoon at Turf and was killed on-track. The gelding was trained by Chad Torevell and owned by Chad C. Torevell.
Three more racehorses perished on Australian tracks today: 3-year-old Bit of a Bash in the 3rd race at Benalla 7-year-old Little Pablo after the 4th race at Benalla 6-year-old Jhelum prior to the 7th race at Sunshine Coast Bit of…
Shedrow Secrets Cabriolass By Joy Aten and Jo Anne Normile (author of “Saving Baby”) When confronted with the fact that no racehorse has ever given its consent to participate in an industry that endangers life and limb, racing enthusiasts insist…
