Death Reports, Iowa

Prairie: “Flipped in gate: severe, comminuted skull fractures with extensive hemorrhage.” And more…

Through a FOIA request to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Prairie Meadows thus far this year. Sammy Sam Sam, May 21, Prairie T “[Multiple] fractures.” Sammy was four. R Too Feisty, May…

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“Rotational Fall Resulting in Spinal Fractures” (X2) – and 19 Other Kills at Prairie Last Year

Through a FOIA request to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following 21 kills at Prairie Meadows last year. Valentinagal, Jun 7, Prairie T – “cannon fracture” Lightly Painted, Jun 23, Prairie R – “exercise-induced pulmonary…

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“Sudden Death Post-Race: Bled Out Internally,” and 11 Other Iowa Kills Last Year

Through a FOIA request to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Prairie Meadows in 2023. Editor in Chief, May 19, training – “[multiple] fractures”Andy Worhoss, May 26, racing – “[fractured] pastern” (very first…

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