Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks in 2018. Please note, however, that when asked about “non-racing” deaths (colic, laminitis, etc.), the Commission responded thus: “We do not…
Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks in 2017. Unless otherwise noted, immediate cause of death was limb break of one kind or another – underlying cause, of…
Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on Maryland tracks in 2016: Tsonga, January 1, Laurel 3, “ankle” Cusabo, January 2, Pimlico training, “condyle” Minor Heir, January 3, Laurel 2, “sesamoid” Whiskey…
Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following 37 kills on Maryland tracks in 2015 (unless otherwise noted, fatal injuries were leg fractures of one kind or another): 4-year-old Pop Pop Kiss, January 2,…
Through a “Public Information Act” request, I have confirmed the following 38 kills on Maryland tracks in 2014. (Note: The Commission documents did not include any of what the industry refers to as “non-racing” deaths – colic, “barn accidents,” etc.…
