Death Reports, Washington

“Severe Blunt-Force Trauma”; “Compound Fracture, Multiple Fragments”; “Chronic, Severe Laminitis” – Some of Emerald’s 2020 Kills

Through a FOIA request to the Washington Horse Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Emerald Downs in 2020 (there was no racing at Washington’s other track, Sun Downs, last year). Hide N Seeker, Feb 24, Emerald T…

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“Gastric Rupture”; “Pulmonary Hemorrhage”; “Fractured Spine”; “Fractures Both Front Legs” – Emerald Downs, 2019

Through a FOIA request to the Washington Horse Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Emerald Downs in 2019. Midnight Retreat, Mar 15, Emerald S – “gastric rupture” Fury’s Prospect, May 18, Emerald T – “fractured humerus” Shanghai…

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