Death Reports, Maryland

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Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 27 kills in total). Rockyhumor, Jun 24, Laurel T “Comminuted humerus…

Read MoreI’ve run out of words to convey my anger and sadness. If you feel the same, please share this with everyone you know.

One 2-Year-Old’s Death at Laurel: “[Rider] heard a loud pop: fractured humerus.” Also: “DJD [all four limbs]; high density of tapeworms, too numerous to count.”

Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Going to the Lead, Apr 7, Laurel S (previously reported but necropsy wasn’t in yet)“On Apr 6,…

Read MoreOne 2-Year-Old’s Death at Laurel: “[Rider] heard a loud pop: fractured humerus.” Also: “DJD [all four limbs]; high density of tapeworms, too numerous to count.”

Jockey Aboard One of Maryland’s Many Kills: “When I started to slow down to pull him up, I heard the snap.”

Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the remainder of kills at that state’s tracks last year (earlier ones here). Quality Art, Jul 9, Pimlico S“On Jul 8, Quality Art ran in race 1 at…

Read MoreJockey Aboard One of Maryland’s Many Kills: “When I started to slow down to pull him up, I heard the snap.”

Maryland: “The stomach ulcer with bleeding was severe, and I suspect it affected his performance.”

Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Lady Macho, Mar 18, Laurel R“The horse fell to the track and [another horse] collided with [her]:…

Read MoreMaryland: “The stomach ulcer with bleeding was severe, and I suspect it affected his performance.”