According to the chart, Classic Landing simply brought up the rear in the 2nd at Meadowlands Friday night. Nothing more. In fact, I have learned from multiple sources, he went down after the wire and is dead. He was just…
Recent rulings from the world of harness racing. No suspensions unless noted. Driver Aaron Robert Byron was fined $100 for “kicking a horse” at Tioga Jun 16. Driver Luke Hanners was fined $250 and suspended 1 day for “kicking a…
In the 1st at Charles Town last night, two horses – Monkey Wrench and Hillbilly Rock – went down. Although the chart says they both “walked off,” we’ll see…
3-year-old New York Miracle was a “went wrong, fell, vanned off” in the 5th at Belterra yesterday. No confirmation yet, but…
Among several “incidents” on U.S. tracks yesterday, was the following at Parx. Mischievous Jones, says the chart, “fell,” as you will see. There is some question as to whether the 4-year-old was “vanned off,” but regardless…
In the 4th at Mahoning Mar 2, Sierra Diamond was “pulled up and vanned off.” She survived, but in her next two races, Apr 24 and May 30 at Thistledown, she finished last and second-to-last, respectively. Monday, again at Thistle,…
According to the chart, Mikibytheseaside and Odds On Blockchain were “DNFs” (did not finish) in the 10th at Saratoga Harness Saturday. That’s it. According to the Gaming Commission, this was but an “accident/collision” – nothing more (i.e., no deaths). While…
Notes from the Delaware Park stewards: On Jun 15, the claim (sale) of 4-year-old Addy’s Laddy T N T was voided by the vet because – “the horse bled through both nostrils.” Both nostrils. The chart, by the way, said…
A couple miscellaneous notes from PA: At Parx Wednesday, Grit’n’grind, says the chart, “injured himself in the starting gate and was ordered a late scratch.” To be clear, not the industry’s fault – he “injured himself.” Grit, by the way,…
Video (from PETA) of two of the three kills at Wyoming Downs, a week ago Saturday: And here is an HW video from Pimlico earlier this month – a horse “loving his job”:
The unconscionable abuse of Laddie Boy is scheduled to continue this afternoon at Energy Downs in Wyoming. Laddie, as we’ve documented, is 12 years old, and this, if allowed, will be his 124th time under the whip. Worse yet (if…
Animal abusers Stan Brewer and Gilbert Ecoffey were back at it yesterday at Energy Downs, racing the poor Laddie Boy just nine days after his last race. Laddie, I remind, is 12, and this was his 123rd time under the…
