Death Reports, Maine

11-Year-Old: “Horse fell; within minutes of falling, horse passed away – severe, acute pulmonary hemorrhage.”

Through a FOIA request to the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, I was able to confirm the following deaths at that state’s harness tracks last year (there is no Thoroughbred racing left in the whole of New England). Bet on Success,…

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The Industry’s Version of a “Natural Death”: “Visibly in Distress,” Finished Race, Collapsed, Died

Through a FOIA request to the Dept. of Agriculture, I was able to confirm the following deaths in Maine last year. El Jacko, Apr 27, Cumberland R “At 5/8 pole horse was visibly in distress. Driver continued with El Jacko,…

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