Last week, the following horses were injured so badly they required the “equine ambulance” to get off the track. While fates remain unknown at this time, we will eventually get death confirmations on many, if not most, through our FOIA…
Through a FOIA request to the Wyoming Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year. Please note, however, that the Commission did not forward any training or stall deaths. I have questioned that and…
Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 27 kills in total). Rockyhumor, Jun 24, Laurel T “Comminuted humerus…
As previously reported, Good Money was injured and subsequently “transported off the course via ambulance” at Aqueduct Sunday. We now know (Gaming Commission) he is dead – LF fracture, “due to poor prognosis horse was euthanized.” Good Money was four…
The CHRB has confirmed that Fire Flight, an “equine ambulanced” at Los Alamitos Sunday, is indeed dead. He had just turned three, and this was his maiden race. As previously reported, Souper Dormy died at Gulfstream Sunday – after falling,…
Through a FOIA request to the Oregon Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2025. This one, however, comes with major caveats. First, I know of a kill last year (Lusma) that was not…
In the 8th at Oaklawn yesterday, Anthonian “fell going into the far turn” and was subsequently euthanized. Dead, at four. Complicit in the kill: breeder Sally Thomas, owner Randy Patterson, trainer Randy Morse, jockey Johan Rosado, and anyone who supports…
Last week, the following horses were injured so badly they were unable to walk off the track under their own power – i.e., they needed the “equine ambulance” to get back to the barn. While fates remain unknown at this…
The full chart note for Souper Dormy at Gulfstream yesterday: “stalked the pace two wide, took the lead around the far turn, drew clear in upper stretch, fell leaving the eighth pole and was euthanized.” (I suppose you have to…
In the 6th at Delta Friday, Quinnsaltyofficer, says the chartwriter, “fell near the 5/16.” Then, Gatsby’s Fortune “fell over [his] fallen rival.” Both horses were “transported [off] on the ambulance.” The replay barely catches it – but how horrific it…
Through a FOIA request to the Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year. Black Empire, Aug 23, Colonial R “Multiple fractures [I counted at least six].” Also: “There are also subchondral bruises/lesions…
Through a FOIA request to the Nevada Gaming Board, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2025. Note: Nevada had just 9 days of racing last year. One Smokin Moon, Aug 17, White Pine R “Broke…
