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…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the second half of last year (previous ones here). Commending, Jul 2, Arizona R – “[multiple] spinal fractures” (two…
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,…
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.) Black Drop, Mar 11, Turf R – “horse collapsed [after…
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.) Ms Michelle, Feb 9, Turf R – “[multiple] fractures, severe…
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.) Raagheb, Jan 14, Turf R (nine years old, 61st race)…
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…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Dept. of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at Arizona Downs thus far this year. (I previously filed a request for Turf that covered Jan-Apr.) (For three of the horses below –…
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…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Department of Gaming, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2020. notes: Words in brackets and italics are mine. Throughout, the Department refers to the horses as “its,” further…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks from May 1-Dec 31, 2019 (the first four months of the year can be found here). La Reina Del Rancho, May…
Through a FOIA request to the Arizona Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks through April 30: Popyhowuspelcupcak, Jan 1, Turf R – “fracture left front leg” Tribal Hero, Jan 5, Turf T – “fracture…
