Through a FOIA request to the Texas Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following 28 kills on Texas racetracks in 2015:
2-year-old Katelynn’s the One, January 30, Sam Houston 8
“compound biaxial midbody fractures of the proximal sesamoids of right forelimb”
Although euthanized on track, (Equibase) chart merely said “pulled up, vanned off.”
5-year-old Goldonspotofgold, February 10, Sam Houston 8
“complete open fracture of metacarpus III”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “lost his rider, vanned off.”
3-year-old Honey Boy, February 16, Sam Houston 4
“lateral condylar fracture of right metatarsus + comminuted fracture of right hind long pastern”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “pulled up, vanned off.”
2-year-old Supreme Sissy, February 28, Sam Houston 1 (very first race)
“biaxial mid-body fractures of the right fore proximal sesamoids”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “pulled up, vanned off.”
4-year-old New Splash, March 27, Sam Houston 11
“biaxial sesamoid fracture in right front fetlock”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “injured, vanned off.”
3-year-old Emmett, April 2, Lone Star, training (being prepped for first race)
“right fore lateral condylar fracture and shattered medial sesamoid”
2-year-old Tres Seis Luvbug, April 4, Sam Houston 2
“complete compound fracture of the left MC II,III,IV with distal limb attached to the body by soft tissues”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “injured, vanned off.”
3-year-old Ziddle, April 11, Lone Star, training (being prepped for first race)
“died suddenly on track…vanned to necropsy for removal…no necropsy performed”
2-year-old Devils Splash, April 16, Lone Star, training (being prepped for first race)
“compound fracture of left fore distal cannon bone”
3-year-old Sousaytherzachance, May 2, Lone Star 4
“slab fracture of the Third carpal and comminuted fracture of the radial carpal bones”
3-year-old Slinkys Toast, May 12, Lone Star, training (being prepped for first race)
“fracture of right fore shoulder/scapula”
8-year-old Streaks in the Dirt, May 16, Sam Houston 2
“bilateral sesamoid fracture w/severe joint instability in one plane”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “injured, vanned off.”
3-year-old My Lesson Learned, May 25, Lone Star 10
“torn peripheral sesamoidian ligaments and torn SDF”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “pulled up, vanned off.”
3-year-old Centerville Slew, May 29, Lone Star 1
“comminuted fracture of pastern and biaxial proximal sesamoid fractures of [both] hindlimbs”
4-year-old Witt’s Demon, May 30, Lone Star 8
“probable LF scapular/ brachial Fx”
4-year-old Yagouti, May 31, Lone Star, training (last raced July 2014)
“CNS trauma (spine) – unable to rise – recumbent”
3-year-old Foggazzo, June 5, Retama 2 (euthanized June 6)
“biaxial fractures of the left forelimb”
3-year-old Bye Bye Creek, June 7, Lone Star 4
“biaxial proximal sesamoid fractures”
5-year-old Bijoulinn, June 11, Lone Star, training
“fractured right radius”
4-year-old All Lucky Lynn, July 4, Gillespie 2
“collided with another race animal and rail, severely lacerating/degloving proximal right forearm”
Although euthanized on track, chart said nothing, merely noting the win.
4-year-old Fiery Fast Dash, July 4, Gillespie 2
“collided with another horse and rail after crossing the finish line, severely lacerating/degloving right forearm”
Same as above – nothing on the chart.
2-year-old Wave Diamond, July 11, Retama 4
“flipped in gate with rig…acute death in gate, suspect cervical fracture”
3-year-old The Knight Arrival, July 18, Gillespie 11
“sustained severe head trauma (bled from ears and nose) from thrashing in the starting gate; collapsed on track where the horse was euthanized”
3-year-old Inseperable Holland, July 24, Retama 5
“comminuted carpal fracture”
4-year-old Oh Carter Go, October 11, Lone Star 4
“right forelimb sustained biaxial sesamoid fractures with rupture of supporting soft tissue structures and open disarticulation of the fetlock; left forelimb had uniaxial sesamoid fractures with rupture of the supporting soft tissues and open disarticulation of the fetlock”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “fell after wire, vanned off.”
3-year-old Wl Mr Goodtime, October 23, Lone Star 5
“carpal fracture, possible LF sesamoid fractures”
3-year-old Love That Eagle, October 29, Lone Star 4 (euthanized November 1)
“suspected hindend trauma/fracture”; “euthanized due to inability to rise”
3-year-old Rare Scheme, November 7, Lone Star 7
“open disarticulation/luxation of the left front fetlock”
Although euthanized on track, chart merely said “injured, vanned off.”

In addition, 8 horses died on track grounds from what the industry refers to as “non-racing” causes. Technically true, perhaps, but on a moral level these animals are no less casualties of Racing than the ones above.
7-year-old Great Rising Star, May 23, Lone Star
“laryngeal paralysis severe enough to cause difficulty eating and swallowing leading to chronic respiratory infection and debilitation”
3-year-old Arrogante de Oro, June 12, Lone Star
“horse treated for colic on 6/11/15 [five days after last race]…found dead in stall at 4:00AM by groom /night watch – no necropsy performed”
5-year-old Hawaiian Move, June 25, Lone Star
“sudden death post-exercise on equine wheel…died shortly after returning to barn – no autopsy performed” – this, after last being raced in February 2014
2-year-old Jenny Cartel, July 14, Retama
“died in stall after being treated for several days for respiratory/lung disease”
5-year-old My Lucky Shot, September 22, Retama
“horse died of colic and arrived at clinic deceased” – was scheduled to be raced September 25
5-year-old Freakin Hot, October 14, Lone Star
“horse died due to colic” – was scheduled to be raced the next day
4-year-old Special Fixin, October 15, Retama
“severe colic” – was scheduled to be raced October 16…after having just been raced October 11
3-year-old Miss Executive Gray, October 17, Lone Star
“found dead in stall…history of pleuritis with pulmonary abscessation – no necropsy performed”
Ball back in your court, apologists.
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