Death Reports, Arizona

Death of a 2-Year-Old Racehorse: “complete, displaced fractures ribs 9-18; extensive laceration of the aorta; tearing of the spinal cord; laceration of the right lung; severe muscle maceration and hemorrhage.”

Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at Turf Paradise thus far this year. (Turf is the only currently running track in Arizona. Because of the amount of detail, I am…

Read MoreDeath of a 2-Year-Old Racehorse: “complete, displaced fractures ribs 9-18; extensive laceration of the aorta; tearing of the spinal cord; laceration of the right lung; severe muscle maceration and hemorrhage.”

2-Year-Old’s First Race: “While galloping out, horse fell suddenly: multiple neck fractures, underlying spinal cord severely fragmented with massive hemorrhage, massive hemorrhage in surrounding muscles.”

Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following 19 kills at Turf Paradise last year. Papale, Jan 1, Turf S “Sudden death.” Papale was six years old. Summer Reign, Jan 13, Turf T…

Read More2-Year-Old’s First Race: “While galloping out, horse fell suddenly: multiple neck fractures, underlying spinal cord severely fragmented with massive hemorrhage, massive hemorrhage in surrounding muscles.”

Class Proof at Turf: “compound cannon fracture, shattered into many fragments, bone protruding.”

Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. (I am posting in installments.) This Famous Dream, Jan 28, Turf R“Comminuted fractures of both RF…

Read MoreClass Proof at Turf: “compound cannon fracture, shattered into many fragments, bone protruding.”

“[Multiple] complete pelvic and vertebral fractures with bone exposure and spinal canal hemorrhage.” – Two Years Old

Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. (I am posting in installments.) Last Gifted Eagle, Jan 5, Turf R“[Multiple] complete pelvic and vertebral…

Read More“[Multiple] complete pelvic and vertebral fractures with bone exposure and spinal canal hemorrhage.” – Two Years Old

A Challenge to All Racing Supporters: Justify the Death of Bellybutton Icon – Go Ahead, I Dare You

Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. (I will be posting in installments.) Launch Pad, Apr 20, Turf T “ran into rail: complete,…

Read MoreA Challenge to All Racing Supporters: Justify the Death of Bellybutton Icon – Go Ahead, I Dare You