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 – humerus shattered into approximately 11 distinct fragments and numerous small, crushed fragments”
Dixieland Darling, Jul 17, Monmouth R – “[multiple] fractures [and] ligament tears”
Shadow Fall, Jul 20, Monmouth T – “[multiple] fractures; ruptures, tears, hemorrhage” (two years old, being prepped for first race)
Justacrumbsnatcher, Jul 27, Monmouth T – “fracture [with] sclerosis and necrosis” (two years old, being prepped for first race)
Fame to Famous, Aug 3, Monmouth S
“Severe, acute laminitis in all four feet. Separation of the parietal surface of the P3 from the inner surface of the hoof wall, leaving a gap (approximately 3-5 mm) due to complete separation of the lamellae, and the tip of P3 had slightly sunk distally toward the sole. Scattered hemorrhages observed over the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and limbs – consistent with trauma related to peri-mortem collapse.” (four years old)
Whittaker N, Aug 6, Meadowlands R – “ventricular tachycardia, dropped dead”
Abiding Star, Aug 7, Monmouth T – “collapsed [and died] – severe epistaxis [bleeding from nose]”
Chublicious, Aug 8, Monmouth R
“There was a very large laceration of the LF fetlock with wide exposure of the fractured MC3…small amount of tissue holding the fracture site together and heavy contamination with foreign particulates (i.e., dirt and gravel). [H]emorrhage, complete rupture, and tearing of multiple tendons and ligaments…bone separated into three fracture components.” Also: “There was a laceration, tear, and hemorrhage in the right forelimb, [and] severe osteochondral disease [in both] forelimbs.”
Knockout Punch, Aug 21, Monmouth R – “severe, complete, displaced neck fracture [with] fragments displaced into the surrounding [tattered] musculature”; also: “chronic traumatic osteoarthropathy, [multiple] joints” (five years old)
Final Prospect, Aug 23, Monmouth S – “95% obstructed airway” (nine years old)
Pop’s Your Crazy, Aug 25, Monmouth S – “laminitis post fever [of] six-week duration” (two years old)
Target Tales, Sep 15, Monmouth T – “catastrophic multiple fractures with severe soft tissue damage”
Juan Boly, Sep 24, Monmouth R – “[multiple] fractures, [multiple] ruptures”; also: “chronic traumatic osteoarthritis” (four years old)
P J’s Hidden Jewel, Sep 26, Monmouth R (euthanized Sep 28) – “comminuted fracture”
Dustinthewind, Oct 8, Meadowlands R – “[multiple] severe fractures, [multiple] torn tendons/ligaments”
Voter Protection, Oct 15, Meadowlands R – “catastrophic fractures with near complete disarticulation”; also: “chronic traumatic osteoarthritis” (three years old)