Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year.

Please note: Ohio is a subsidy state; the racing there subsists almost entirely on the corporate welfare gushing in from slot machines. Please consider contacting state leaders. Tell them to end the handouts (which come at the expense of schoolchildren); tell them to end the cruelty; tell them to end the killing. Tell them to end horseracing.

Governor DeWine: contact/social media
Lt. Governor Husted: twitter; facebook
Senate Leaders
House Leaders: Majority; Minority

Treasured Bond, Jan 3, Mahoning T – “collapsed on track, deceased when arrived; most likely, pulmonary hemorrhage” (four years old)

Doc Gardner, Jan 4, Mahoning S – “found dead at 6 am – cecal rupture, exsanguination [bled out]” (four years old)

Reign Showers, Jan 8, Mahoning T – “bilateral sesamoid fracture of LF limb”

Sarchione, Jan 13, Mahoning R (euthanized Jan 14) – “Horse pulled up lame. Radiographs showed tibia fracture…surgery the next day. The surgery was unsuccessful, and the horse was euthanized on [the] table.”

All About Stella, Jan 27, Mahoning S – “The horse was being transported to the racetrack after being purchased at a sale. She kicked out the window…and hung her LH leg over the ramp. This resulted in severing the tendon, joint capsule, and artery.”

Beautifulstreetcat, Jan 27, Mahoning R – “[multiple] fractures…euthanized on track”

Prince Arlo, Feb 10, Mahoning R – “fractured both RF sesamoids at 7/8 pole”

Westwood Proud, Feb 13, Mahoning R – “fractured both sesamoids RF ankle”

Master Legionaire, Feb 14, Mahoning T (euthanized Feb 15) – “took a bad step after crossing wire…both sesamoids fractured, severely displaced”

Warrior Baby, Feb 20, Mahoning R (euthanized Feb 22) – “became lame while cooling out – fractured knee”

Lunar Heat, Mar 2, Mahoning S – “found dead in stall at 6 am – dark, red froth and bloody liquid drain from both nostrils” (was raced Feb 16)

Double Play, Mar 6, Northfield R – “severely fractured pastern”

Cambassador, Mar 9, Miami Valley R – “shattered pastern into numerous small fragments; no large pieces to anchor or plate together”

Just Like Richie, Mar 10, Mahoning R – “fractured knee at 3/8 pole”

Goodgolly Mismolly, Mar 11, Mahoning S – “Mare was found unstable in stall. Mare became violently painful, cast herself, and died. The second cervical vertebra was fractured in half with compression of the spinal cord. The left side of head had multiple, massive hemorrhages.” (two years old, was raced Mar 1)

Island Chic, Mar 13, Mahoning R – “fractured both LF sesamoids”

Twelve Rocks, Mar 15, Mahoning R – “fractured cannon 3/8 pole, euthanized on track”

Who Dat Mo, Mar 20, Mahoning R – “fractured both sesamoids and dislocated ankle”

Disciple, Mar 23, Mahoning R – “multiple large fractures left knee”

Lucky Angels Dream, Mar 24, Mahoning S – “lameness and swelling RF carpus, poor response to treatment” (three years old)

Ventus, Mar 24, Mahoning R (euthanized Mar 26) – “became lame after race: multiple, chronic chip fractures and severe arthritis; marked chronic to chronic-ongoing degenerative joint disease” (Ventus was just five years old)

Giant Boo Boo, Apr 3, Mahoning R – “broke down: fracture with severe displacement”

Full On RocknRoll, Apr 6, Miami Valley R – “comminuted fracture, prognosis grave”

Hakman, Apr 10, Mahoning R – “Horse fell over fallen rival at 5/16 pole. Horse was unable to stand, and despite emergency meds and fluids, deteriorated with paralysis and evidence of spinal fracture. Horse was humanely euthanized on the track.”

You Got Trumped, Apr 27, Mahoning T – “[multiple] fractures”

Zeke the Streak, May 3, Thistledown S – “groom arrived at 3:30 am and found the horse deceased in stall – cecal perforation” (five years old, had been raced 46 times)

Justourluck, May 6, Belterra R – “open, complete, compound fracture LF cannon”

Big, May 7, Belterra R – “went down on the far turn – open, compound fracture”

Joe’s Heifer, May 20, Thistledown R – “fractured both sesamoids and dislocated ankle…euthanized on the track”

Pearls in Charge, May 25, Belterra R – “Exhibited distress on the far turn and began to ease herself from race. Jockey continued to ride her out. Just prior to finish line, she pulled herself up, collapsed and died.” (five years old)

Volume by Daisy, Jun 2, Thistledown R (euthanized Jun 5) – “displaced fracture”

Rocks Empire, Jun 8, Belterra R – “multiple displaced fractures” (two, first ever race)

G Q Girl, Jun 14, Thistledown R – “After the race she became distressed, was treated with emergency meds, became very lame – then collapsed and died. This mare died from hemoperitoneum due to blood loss coming from a major artery.” (she bled out)

Is She Quick, Jun 15, Belterra R – “open wound on fetlock with avulsion of sesamoid”

Dunraven Pass, Jun 24, Thistledown T – “fractured both sesamoids at 7/8 pole”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2020 (this is part 2; part 1 here).

Dante Ivy, Apr 18, Northfield T – “went down on the track…deceased”

Coach Ken, May 12, Northfield T – “fractured shoulder”

Semifinal, Jul 8, Belterra R – “multiple fractures, disruption of ligament”

Champsachamp, Jul 9, Belterra R – “multiple fractures of both sesamoids”

Sally, Jul 10, Belterra R – “open, compound fracture; disarticulation of fetlock”

Pony Shack Chatter, Jul 13, Belterra T – “fractured femur”

Sergeant Stryker, Jul 13, Thistledown R – “severe fracture – comminuted, displaced”

Absolute Control, Jul 15, Belterra R – “compound, comminuted fracture of pastern” (first race in over 1.5 years)

Hopper Hunter, Jul 16, Thistledown R – “fractured cannon while leaving the gate”

Grams Revenge, Aug 4, Belterra R – “[multiple] compound fractures”

Gambling Dalton, Aug 5, Belterra R – “lame post race – fracture” (first race)

Final Offer, Aug 7, Northfield R – “collapsed in stall after race and passed”

Hot Valentina, Aug 8, Thistledown S – “flipped, severely fractured withers”

Jumped Bail, Aug 11, Thistledown R – “fractured knee – euthanized on track”

Krueger, Aug 12, Scioto R – “comminuted P1 fracture”

Plain Tales, Aug 16, Belterra S – “found dead in the morning with large amounts of froth and bloody discharge from the nasal passages” (10-year-old had been raced 81 times, most recently four days prior to being “found dead”)

Miss Bliss, Aug 24, Thistledown T – “displaced fracture – euthanized on track”

Dark Arden, Sep 15, Belterra R – “avulsed ligaments and disarticulated fetlock”

S S Revolutionary, Sep 17, Thistledown T – “fractured both sesamoids LF”

Steel City Brieze, Sep 17, Thistledown R – “fell, fractured right shoulder and elbow”

King Lomax, Oct 7, Belterra R – “complete, compound, open fracture of cannon”

Wild Tillie, Oct 14, Thistledown R (euthanized Oct 17) – “lame post race, [did not] improve”

Dancewiththedevil, Oct 14, Thistledown R – “fracture MCIII; piece of metal in cavity – possible screw fragment or drill bit”

Jazzie Babe, Oct 16, Dayton R – “suddenly went down – at least two bones fractured”

Malibu West, Oct 19, Thistledown S – “founder RF foot”

Candy Classic, Oct 19, Thistledown R – “horse fractured both front limbs, one open, displaced – euthanized on track”

Verdad, Oct 29, Northfield S – “broken neck”

To Fast for Cam, Nov 1, Mahoning T – “fractured knee”

Enemy Runner, Nov 2, Mahoning R – “collapsed after race, had agonal breathing then died” (three years old)

Giovante, Nov 7, Mahoning R – “complete fracture left shin”

Lentor, Nov 9, Mahoning T – “fractured shoulder – euthanized on track”

Heavenly Bird, Nov 23, Mahoning R – “fractured and dislocated RF ankle”

Adversary Seelster, Dec 13, Northfield S – “got loose, hit pole, probable skull/neck fracture – instant death”

Calusa Queen, Dec 22, Mahoning R – “horse broke down in stretch, LF ankle”

Delightful Pride, Dec 26, Mahoning S – “twisted large intestine”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks through June 30:

Shezaflirtyshack, Jan 6, Mahoning T – “ran into chain link fence, recumbent with swelling around poll/neck, deteriorated” (two years old, being prepped for first race)

Delightful Offer N, Jan 6, Northfield R – “coming out of final turn, horse broke down”

Mama Lela, Jan 22, Mahoning R (euthanized Jan 23) – “head trauma”

Gunsandgigglesjoe, Feb 3, Mahoning T – “collided with rail, catastrophic chest injury”

Mobil’s Lemonesque, Feb 22, Mahoning S – “cast overnight; colic, suspected torsion”

Leo Meister, Feb 24, Mahoning T – “collapsed at wire and died” (four years old)

Dance Electric, Feb 24, Mahoning T – “flipped, bleeding from ear, probable skull fracture”

Rollin Inside Out, Feb 25, Mahoning R – “fractured ankle out of gate, euthanized on track”

Two Putt, Mar 2, Mahoning T – “double fracture” (had been raced 54 times)

Brainfreeze, Mar 4, Mahoning T – “displaced fracture”

A P Quickly, Mar 7, Mahoning T – “fractured tibia”

Corky’s the Name, Mar 10, Mahoning S – “colicky, severe distention, declined overnight”

Sky Chaparral, Mar 14, Mahoning T – “bled and lame after morning work” (hadn’t been raced in almost two years)

Emery Parker, Apr 10, Mahoning T – “suspected fracture fetlock/pastern”

Bird Walk, Apr 15, Mahoning S – “pneumonia, lung abscess” (coming off first race)

Johnny Utah, Apr 30, Mahoning S – “colic” (eight years old, 56 races)

I’llmakeitanywhere, Jun 11, Thistledown T – “displaced fracture”

Candy Kettle Corn, Jun 13, Thistledown R (euthanized Jun 15) – “fractures both [italics added] knees”

That’s a Bingo, Jun 20, Northfield R – “collapsed on track, died before I got there”

Ready to Rocket, Jun 27, Thistledown R (euthanized Jun 30) – “displaced slab fracture”

Opalescent, Jun 30, Thistledown R – “fractured knee”

Through a FOIA request to the Ohio State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2019. (This is Part 2; Part 1 here.) As usual, the Commission did not forward stall deaths; in addition, only one training kill was disclosed. In other words, the true toll in Ohio is much higher than what I’ve been able to report, and I’ve been able to report 47 dead horses.

Soroa, May 21, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured cannon and fell at 1/8 pole, euthanized on track.”

Beau Dan, May 30, Belterra R
“Fell at 3/16 pole. Open, compound, disarticulated fracture of the fetlock. Horse was humanely euthanized.”

Irish Miss, May 31, Belterra R
“Broke from gate unseating rider. Horse continued to travel erratically down the rail. She bucked, kicked, and exhibited bunny hopping. Upon stopping, her hind legs collapsed. Suspect pelvic fracture with nerve damage as well as spinal cord trauma. Horse was humanely euthanized.” (her first race)

I Miss Jumbo, Jun 9, Thistledown T
“Broken pelvis, humane euthanasia.” (being prepped for her first race)

Coraline, Jun 11, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured ankle – displaced – during race. Blood collected before euthanasia.”

Pomera, Jun 23, Belterra R
“Mare went down at 1/8 pole. Rupture of sesamoidean apparatus and complete dislocation of fetlock joint – open, compound. Humanely euthanized.”

Colonel Lewis, Jul 24, Thistledown R
“Horse dislocated – open, degloved – ankle at 3/8 pole and was euthanized on track.”

Forza, Jul 30, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured cannon – open – at 1/8 pole and was euthanized on track.”

Quinnehtukqut, Aug 10, Thistledown R
“Fractured shoulder at 3/8 pole, euthanized on track.”

Purple Flowers, Aug 15, Belterra R
“Mare broke down at finish line. Breakdown of sesamoidean apparatus with complete dislocation of fetlock joint. Mare was humanely euthanized.”

Anything, Aug 17, Belterra R
“Filly pulled up just past 1/4 pole. 3rd carpal bone had fractured into multiple pieces. Horse was humanely euthanized.”

Tango Lima, Aug 20, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured cannon bone – open, displaced – and was euthanized on track.”

Uncle Lite A (sic), Aug 31, Northfield R
“Horse collapsed at 1/2 – comminuted, open fracture of cannon bone. Gave [meds] prior to euthanasia for shock and pain.”

Wicked Drive, Sep 2, Thistledown R (euthanized Sep 3)
“Comminuted, displaced knee fracture. Owner elected euthanasia.”

Carol Marie, Sep 9, Belterra R
“Filly bobbled at 1/4 pole. Multiple carpal bones fractured. Humanely euthanized.”

Blues Story, Sep 10, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured ankle – displaced – at wire, euthanized on track.”

She’s Flat Out, Sep 11, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured ankle at 3/8 pole, vanned and [euthanized].”

Beltway, Sep 11, Thistledown R
“Horse fractured ankle – comminuted, open – at 1/2 pole. Blood collected before euthanasia.”

Fashion Shot, Sep 13, Belterra R
“Pulled up at 1/16 pole. Bilateral sesamoid fractures. Horse was humanely euthanized.”

Super Franchise, Oct 26, Mahoning R
“Horse pulled up very lame after race…vanned off. Owner elected euthanasia.”

Valparaiso Hanover, Oct 28, Northfield R
“Comminuted P1/P2 fracture. Blood drawn prior to euthanasia.”

Iamthebest, Oct 29, Mahoning R
“Horse fractured right knee – multiple, comminuted, loss of column support – after 3/8 pole, euthanized on track.”

Arabella, Dec 7, Northfield R
“Comminuted, open fracture of pastern joint. 200 cc euthasol.”

Macca Tree, Dec 14, Mahoning R
“Horse fractured cannon bone – open, displaced – at 3/16 pole. Blood collected before euthanasia.”

Whisper Barrow, Dec 14, Mahoning R
“Horse ruptured DDFT during race. Blood collected before euthanasia.”

Vertifiable, Dec 17, Mahoning R
“Horse fractured sesamoids – comminuted, displaced – at 5/16 pole, euthanized on track.”

Rooster Did It, Dec 21, Mahoning R
“Horse rebowed LF during stretch run, vanned…humane euthanasia.”