Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Gavins Boy, Jul 1, Charles Town R (euth Jul 12)…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks thus far this year. Please note how many of these poor horses were made to suffer days – or…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here). Please note: Originally, the Commission sent me but two deaths…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks thus far this year: Pratti, Jan 14, Charles Town S – “founder” All About Tap, Jan 14, Charles Town…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks in 2020. (This is part 2; part 1 here.) Cecilia’s a Gem, Jul 8, Mountaineer R – “fractured condyle,…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks through June 30: Sassy Diva, Jan 2, Charles Town S – “founder” (three years old, yet to be raced) She’s…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks in 2019. (This is Part 3; Part 1 here; Part 2 here.) Sweet Milk, Apr 28, Mountaineer R (euthanized Aug…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Mountaineer thus far this year: An Absolute Trip, Apr 28, Mountaineer T – “fractured carpus” Papa Y, Apr 30, Mountaineer R – “comminuted…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Charles Town Races through the first five months of the year: Horse Spotter Carl, Dec 28, Charles Town R (euthanized Mar 13) –…
Through a FOIA request to the West Virginia Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s two tracks in 2018. Polished Sunday, January 19, Charles Town T “comminuted P1 fracture” Fibers and Roses, January 24, Charles Town…
