Another Horse Being Run Into the Ground
El Ahijado is eight years old and has been raced 65 times, beginning all the way back in 2018. In all this time, he has “won” but one race. But that only tells part of the story. Here are his…
Everyday Cruelty
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A “Spill” at Parx…
6-year-old Tough Workout crumpling at Parx yesterday. No update yet on his status, the chart only saying, “clipped heels and fell.” Note the announcer calling it a “spill.” Vile.
Horseracing Has Always Been Cruel
The following photo was taken right before the start of the 1914 Kentucky Derby. Please note the “bullwhip” being applied to one of that year’s entrants: Now, let’s turn our attention to this video of trainer Dale Hiteman beating his…
Animal Abuse, in Full Public View
In the most recent harness rulings, the following appeared under “Whipping Violations.” (Note: As there are about the same number of “violations” each week, the fines are clearly not functioning as deterrents. Therefore, they are irrelevant and I am not…
Two Heatstrokes at Churchill
In the Steward’s Report for Churchill April 30, in addition to a couple of voided claims (sales) due to injured horses (Dreamster, Global Stage) and another horse (Bozdagi) “requiring the ambulance” after the 9th race, this, they say, happened in…
Abusing and Killing Horses, for Fun
The Stewards’ Report for Saturday’s Virginia Gold Cup (steeplechase) has been released, and here is what we’ve learned: “Pursuing Pace suffered a fractured shoulder and was transported for surgery.” “Welshman suffered a possible puncture of his LF tendon sheath and…
The Criminal Killing of Tyler’s Tribe: Bled, Bled, Bled, Bled, Dead
Tyler’s Tribe is dead, so says a post yesterday from Oaklawn Park, the track at which he died. Apparently (details are scarce), Tyler’s died following a training session Wednesday. With that out of the way, let me remind who Tyler’s…
Horror in the Gate at Aqueduct (Please Share)
Before the 7th race at Aqueduct Saturday, the following happened to Ribbons and Medals. The video speaks for itself. Thus far, silence from the Gaming Commission on the 7-year-old’s status, but hard to imagine he survived…
Injured Horses at Keeneland
From the stewards at Keeneland… Apr 5:“Spinning Class was injured in the paddock, scratched.” “Choate was injured in the post parade, scratched.” Apr 6:“Here Mi Song was injured in the starting gate, scratched.” Apr 11:“The claim [sale] of Luke was…
At Least Three Thoroughbreds Killed in Kentucky Crash
Yesterday, three Thoroughbreds died and four others were injured when the trailer on which they were being transported crashed in Kentucky. The horses were headed to Keeneland from Oaklawn. All seven horses are/were trained by Eddie Kenneally. Only one of…
This, Too, Is Horseracing
From the stewards at Turfway: Feb 9: “Halfway Joking was injured in the gate and scratched.” Feb 10: “Claim [sale] of Grey Charmer voided; horse placed on Vet’s List.” Feb 15: “Claim of Allinthecall voided; horse placed on Vet’s List.”…
Tyler’s Tribe Bleeds (From His Lungs) Again (That Would Be #4)
I’ve written on Tyler’s Tribe thrice previously. Here’s the most recent, posted last May: Tyler’s Tribe has, over the course of his young “career,” been very successful. In fact, he “won” his first five races. In the sixth, which happened…