Death Reports, Arizona

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…

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“[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…

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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,…

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“Complete Fracture of Vertebrae, Exposure of Spinal Cord, Cord Partially Severed” – More Turf Paradise Kills

Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2021 (this is part 3; part 1 here; part 2 here). (Not all necropsies were in yet, hence the…

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26 Kills at Turf in Just Four Months; Track’s GM: “Is it something we’re missing?”

On April 16, the Paulick Report quoted from an Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association email to members: “Due to the current events at Turf Paradise which have seen an unacceptable rise in horse injuries and euthanizations, the HBPA is…

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