Over the course of just 5 days (Aug 16-23) at Ellis, 10 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 14 by private vets…
Some recent harness rulings… Scioto, Aug 15: “While driving Lakeside Buddy, Koltin Noble did use the whip which resulted in blood being on the stifle.” Fined $750, but “penalty will be reduced to $500 if not appealed.” Guess what –…
According to the chart for the 2nd at Prairie yesterday, 3-year-old La India de Capo “fell at the start” and required the “equine ambulance.” Here is that fall: According to the chart for the 2nd at Evangeline Saturday, 4-year-old One…
Some miscellaneous notes: Wednesday at Belterra, in addition to a two-horse race and a three-horse race (a good sign for our side), there was this for the 5th race: “Authoritarian reared when the gates opened and struck the side of…
Over the course of just 5 days (Aug 2-15) at Ellis, 18 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 12 by private vets…
Some recent whipping “violations” from the harness circuit… Pocono, Jul 26: “Massive Matter was sent for post-race testing and it was noted by the State Vet that several welts appeared on [his] right rear. Driver Mike Polansky is fined $300.”…
Over the course of just 10 days (Jul 11-Aug 1) at Ellis, 14 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 36 by private…
A sincere question, America: How do we still countenance scenes like this in 2026? The fallen is (more likely was) 3-year-old Absolute Domination. That poor, poor boy.
Yesterday was a banner day for NYS racing. First, Vinovio, says the Gaming Commission, “broke down at the finish line” at Monticello and is dead. This poor boy was 13 years old. Bastards (primarily Ken Koch and Gregory Merton). At…
The NYS Gaming Commission has just disclosed this for Perfect Queen in the 10th race at Saratoga Harness Jul 21: “Perfect Queen did suffer a front leg injury that resulted in the horse being vanned off by ambulance [and euthanized].”…
From the stewards at Delaware Park… Jul 18: “Exercise Rider Julio Hernandez failed a random drug test for methamphetamine, suspended 30 days, fined $250.” An exercise rider and meth – a fine combination. Same day: “Ready and Able bled [pulmonary…
In the 3rd at Delta Friday, says the chart, Relentless Bar “fell…and was transported by equine ambulance.” Here is that fall, and how ugly it was. While confirmation will have to wait till our FOIA, I can’t imagine the two-year-old…
