From the stewards at Churchill… Sep 29:“The claim [sale] of After Five was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” “The claim of Two Worlds was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” “The claim of Tape to…
From the stewards at Churchill… Sep 23:“Quimichis was injured in the starting gate…scratched.” Sep 24:“Port Townsend was injured in the paddock…scratched.” Sep 27:“The claim [sale] of Run Smitty Run was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” “A voided…
We were able to zoom in a bit closer on the beating administered to 2-year-old Princess Laa by her trainer, Dale Hiteman. (Here is our original post with a call to action.)
Back in July, I reported this ruling from Indiana: “While in the barn area of Hoosier Park on the morning of June 1, licensee Dale Hiteman (below) was observed on video striking a prone horse [Princess Laa] with a line…
Recent harness rulings: Hoosier Park, Sep 15: “While driving #1 Graceful Design, Andrew McCarthy violated the IHRC whipping rule by using more than minimal wrist and elbow action and by leaving welts on the horse. For this violation Mr. McCarthy…
Friday, I wrote this: In West Virginia, the stewards at Mountaineer say jockey Jose Leon “was caught striking a horse across the face” during morning training Sep 10. What did they think was an appropriate penalty for, again, “striking a horse across…
According to Equibase, the 7th race at Delaware Thursday was “Canceled – Management Decision.” Now we know why. This from the Stewards’ Report: “Race 7 was declared a No-Contest when #10 Trumpence clipped heals [sic] past the finish…horse and rider…
5-year-old Truckin Tommy, says HISA, tested positive for tapentadol after an Aug 8 race at Presque Isle. Tapentadol, in case you’re wondering, is an opioid painkiller. Trainer Michael Pappada has been provisionally suspended while awaiting final adjudication. Truckin, it should…
The CHRB says that Noisey Burglar died at Los Alamitos Sunday, no other details provided. She was four years old and had been put to the whip 15 times, most recently Jul 23. She becomes the 15th (that we know…
2-year-old Ungawa at Prairie Meadows Friday. I wish I could make everyone who bets on, attends, watches, or otherwise supports American horseracing sit and watch this clip. I will not know her outcome for sure until my FOIA, but… Also:…
From the stewards at Kentucky Downs: Aug 31:“Motel Mischief was injured in the paddock.” “Lucky Lesson was injured in the paddock.” “Fireball Fun returned lame and required the assistance of the horse ambulance.” “Whisper Not bled and required the assistance…
4-year-old El Fulano in the 10th at Horseshoe yesterday. As the chart merely said, “clipped heels, fell,” ultimate outcome will have to wait till my FOIA.
