Through a FOIA request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following kills last year at Plainridge Park, the only commercial track left in MA. Fearless Leader N, Jun 6, racing – “comminuted fracture LF” Cool Jack, Jun…
Through a FOIA request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following death at Plainridge, the only commercial track left in the state. A couple notes: Plainridge, a harness track, is a racino, meaning it only exists because…
Through a FOIA request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following deaths at that state’s tracks in 2019. Please note, however, that Suffolk Downs, Massachusetts’ (and New England’s) only Thoroughbred track, ran but a handful of dates…
Through a FOIA request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following deaths at that state’s tracks in 2018. Please note, however, that Suffolk Downs, Massachusetts’ (and New England’s) only Thoroughbred track, runs but a handful of dates…
Through a FOIA request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Suffolk Downs in 2016: Silver Lime, July 9, Suffolk 1, “fractured proximal phalanx with joint luxation” Candy Man Can, July 9, Suffolk 2, “fractured…
Through a request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, I have confirmed the following deaths at Plainridge (Mass’ only remaining racetrack) in 2015: Something Good, June 12 “ulcerative enterocolitis” Four Starz Skate, September 2, racing “fracture C3 vertebra” Kiss My Cruiser,…
Suffolk Downs may have closed for good in 2014, but it left one last trail of blood. Through a “Public Records Act” request, I have confirmed the following 15 deaths: 5-year-old Rhythm of the Moon, May 14, Suffolk 4 6-year-old…
