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…
Through a FOIA request to the Minnesota Racing Commission, I have confirmed that six horses were killed at Canterbury last year and one horse was killed at Running Aces. As always, the response came with this: “Veterinary records of a…
From Will Rogers Monday: “Okie Clipper fell approaching the far turn then was transported off the track via ambulance.” Bad enough, and most likely fatal (we’ll know for sure with our FOIA), but then there’s this: “Lemon Drop Shot clipped…
Over the course of just five days at Turfway (Jan 15-22), the following horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them. Again, this is just five days’ worth. Endless Vow –…
Through a FOIA request to the Idaho Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills there in 2025. Two notes: Idaho has no commercial tracks, just various county fairs, which combined for just 19 racedays last year. And, I received…
Through a FOIA request to the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, I have confirmed the following kills at Arapahoe Park in 2025. Note: Arapahoe had only 30 racedays last year. Awestruck Bobbie, Sep 17, Arapahoe S “Impaction/colic – dead on arrival…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Predecessor “stumbled over knees [on frozen track], DNF” at Mahoning Flower Mound “injured after wire, transported off in ambulance” at Parx R Doc “escorted off in ambulance” at Will Rogers…
