This, according to the Gaming Commission, for Referendum in the 2nd at Finger Lakes yesterday: “fractured knee after crossing the wire – euthanized.” This poor boy was two, and this was his very first taste of the “thrill of competition.”…
The following 138 horses were (unless otherwise noted in parentheses) ambulanced off NY tracks from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 and have not been heard from since. Please note, however, that these are just raceday. How many horses…
I have confirmed the following two kills: McClusky, dead after being ambulanced off in the 4th at Arapahoe Jul 11. He was five. The complicit: breeder Eric Scott Jensen, owner/trainer Rafael Barraza, jockey Nathan Haar. Barraza also had this poor…
Over the course of just 5 days (Aug 16-23) at Ellis, 10 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 14 by private vets…
Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of 2026. Because of the volume, I will be posting in installments (previous ones here). (It goes…
The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not…
Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of 2026. Because of the volume, I will be posting in installments (previous ones here). (It goes…
Yesterday, the New York Racing Association recorded a pair of training kills. The first was Stirring Words at Saratoga: “was warming up to breeze when he staggered, collapsed on the track, and expired” – a “cardiac event,” they’re calling it.…
Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of 2026. Because of the volume, I will be posting in installments (previous ones here). (It goes…
Through a FOIA request to the Kentucky Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of 2026. Because of the volume, I will be posting in installments (previous ones here). (It goes…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks in the first half of the year. Two notes: As you will see, detail was woefully lacking. More important,…
Some recent harness rulings… Scioto, Aug 15: “While driving Lakeside Buddy, Koltin Noble did use the whip which resulted in blood being on the stifle.” Fined $750, but “penalty will be reduced to $500 if not appealed.” Guess what –…
