Death Reports, California

Part of California’s “Safer Racing”: “Locked up during race, fell, unable to rise – catastrophic lumbar fracture, significant spinal cord compression.”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills this year. Hygh I. Q., Jan 5, Golden Gate S “Post-surgical sudden death – cause not identified.” Also:…

Read MorePart of California’s “Safer Racing”: “Locked up during race, fell, unable to rise – catastrophic lumbar fracture, significant spinal cord compression.”

More From California: “2-year-old Thoroughbred with a history of being found dead in his stall”; “fell during race, died on impact – complete, displaced cranial neck fracture”; “catastrophic lumbar fracture [with] complete transection of the spinal cord”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on 2021 kills. (I have been posting in installments.) Noodles, May 22, Los Alamitos S “2-year-old Thoroughbred with a history of being found dead…

Read MoreMore From California: “2-year-old Thoroughbred with a history of being found dead in his stall”; “fell during race, died on impact – complete, displaced cranial neck fracture”; “catastrophic lumbar fracture [with] complete transection of the spinal cord”

2-Year-Old in California Died With Osteochondral Disease in Both Hindlimbs and Gastric Ulceration

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on 2021 kills. (I will be posting in installments.) Gutz, Jul 4, Santa Anita T “Catastrophic breakdown: [multiple] open fractures, [multiple] complete ruptures.” Also:…

Read More2-Year-Old in California Died With Osteochondral Disease in Both Hindlimbs and Gastric Ulceration

A 2-Year-Old’s Death at Santa Anita: “Catastrophic Tibial Fracture with Severe Hemorrhage and Tearing of Musculature and Skin”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on 2021 kills. (I will be posting in installments.) Arjun, Jul 28, San Luis Rey T “Went down along outside rail, down for five…

Read MoreA 2-Year-Old’s Death at Santa Anita: “Catastrophic Tibial Fracture with Severe Hemorrhage and Tearing of Musculature and Skin”

More From California: “The Cause of Death in This Animal Was Exsanguination”; 2-Year-Old Breaks Both Front Legs

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on 2021 kills. (I will be posting in installments.) Holdfast, Sep 16, Golden Gate T “Horse went to track and backtracked; rider said horse…

Read MoreMore From California: “The Cause of Death in This Animal Was Exsanguination”; 2-Year-Old Breaks Both Front Legs

More From California: “Collapsed, Sudden Death”; “[Multiple] Open Fractures”; “Stomach Rupture”; “Severed Spine”; and a 2-Year-Old With “Remarkable, Severe Gastric Ulceration”

Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on 2021 kills. (I will be posting in installments of five.) Rustic Canyon, Feb 26, San Luis Rey T “Horse was working 5/8 mile,…

Read MoreMore From California: “Collapsed, Sudden Death”; “[Multiple] Open Fractures”; “Stomach Rupture”; “Severed Spine”; and a 2-Year-Old With “Remarkable, Severe Gastric Ulceration”