Death Reports, New Jersey

2-Year-Old Being Prepped for First Race at Monmouth: “catastrophic fracture of humerus with extensive soft tissue injury, hemorrhage, and lacerated and torn muscles.”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in the first half of the year. Drink To That, Apr 4, Gaitway T “Sudden death during training – suspect…

Read More2-Year-Old Being Prepped for First Race at Monmouth: “catastrophic fracture of humerus with extensive soft tissue injury, hemorrhage, and lacerated and torn muscles.”

“The distal portion of the limb was attached to the proximal portion only by skin and tendons. Environmental debris contaminated the fracture site and was compacted in the cavity.”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two remaining tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). One caveat: According to the Commission, only one harness…

Read More“The distal portion of the limb was attached to the proximal portion only by skin and tendons. Environmental debris contaminated the fracture site and was compacted in the cavity.”

Dead 2 (or even 1)-Year-Old at Monmouth: “complete tibia fracture, osteochondral disease, chronic gastric ulcers, larval bots in stomach.”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two remaining tracks thus far this year. As an aside, all eight kills at Monmouth came with this note: “Carcass removed…

Read MoreDead 2 (or even 1)-Year-Old at Monmouth: “complete tibia fracture, osteochondral disease, chronic gastric ulcers, larval bots in stomach.”

Three of the Many Monmouth Horrors: “P1 Resembles a Handful of Gravel”; “Compression of the Spinal Cord”; “[Multiple] Compound Fractures [Both Front Limbs]”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Kaz’ Mega Bank, Jul 7, Monmouth R “LF P1 has comminuted,…

Read MoreThree of the Many Monmouth Horrors: “P1 Resembles a Handful of Gravel”; “Compression of the Spinal Cord”; “[Multiple] Compound Fractures [Both Front Limbs]”

“Blood and bodily fluid drained from the nostrils and mouth soiling the skin of the muzzle, chin, face, and neck.”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Phenom Seelster, Jan 26, Meadowlands R“Sudden death: rupture of the right pulmonary artery with severe hemorrhage.…

Read More“Blood and bodily fluid drained from the nostrils and mouth soiling the skin of the muzzle, chin, face, and neck.”

New Jersey: “[multiple] compound, comminuted fractures – P1 protrudes with severe hemorrhage and soft-tissue damage”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Pay particular attention to the osteoarthritis (not to mention gastric ulceration)…

Read MoreNew Jersey: “[multiple] compound, comminuted fractures – P1 protrudes with severe hemorrhage and soft-tissue damage”

Some From NJ: “Skull Fractures With Brainstem Compression”; “Rupture of Pulmonary Artery”; “Fragments Crushing Spinal Cord” – And Then One Who Died, Horrifically, After Getting Tail Caught in Gate

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). (All Thoroughbred kills came with this notation: “Carcass removed from Rakeyard…

Read MoreSome From NJ: “Skull Fractures With Brainstem Compression”; “Rupture of Pulmonary Artery”; “Fragments Crushing Spinal Cord” – And Then One Who Died, Horrifically, After Getting Tail Caught in Gate

New Jersey: “sudden collapse and death, copious amounts of frank blood and serosanguineous fluid drained from the nostrils and mouth”

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Burning Blaze, Feb 19, Meadowlands R – “sudden collapse and death: copious amounts of frank blood…

Read MoreNew Jersey: “sudden collapse and death, copious amounts of frank blood and serosanguineous fluid drained from the nostrils and mouth”

New Jersey: “crashed through metal gate – humerus shattered into approximately 11 distinct fragments and numerous small, crushed fragments” – and many more…

Through a FOIA request to the New Jersey Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2021 (this is part 2; part 1 here). Siesta Moon, Jul 13, Monmouth T – “crashed through metal gate…

Read MoreNew Jersey: “crashed through metal gate – humerus shattered into approximately 11 distinct fragments and numerous small, crushed fragments” – and many more…