Animal Abuse in the Gate
The following was taken by Horseracing Wrongs at Laurel Park on Dec 30. The anxiety and stress – the fear – of these poor animals is palpable. And all done, I remind, so that some men may gamble and others…
Everyday Cruelty
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“Reluctant to Load,” Raced Anyway, “Pulled Up in Distress,” “Vanned Off”
The opening line from an article in Horse Racing Nation Thursday: “The latest Equibase report on economic indicators in Thoroughbred racing shows declines in wagering on U.S. races last year and gains in U.S. purses.” wagering down, purses up In…
Beating the Hell Out of Babies at Los Alamitos
The following 23 horses were scratched from races at Golden Gate and Los Alamitos – over just five racedays. Again, it’s more than just the killing. Tyche Awaits You, injured Marando Pass, unsound Bottle of Smoke, sick Fuente, unsound on…
When Horse Refused to Train at Saratoga, His Trainer, Orlando Noda, Repeatedly Struck Him and Called Him “Piece of Shit”
Back in August 2021, trainer Orlando Noda was fined $5,000 for an incident at Saratoga earlier that month. After a subsequent hearing, Noda was also suspended 90 days and ordered to complete an anger-management course. He is currently fighting those…
Jockey Left “Visible Injuries,” Got Wrist Slapped
A recently-posted ruling from Ohio: “On March 7, a hearing was held for Jockey Angel Diaz for an alleged violation for misuse of the whip on his mount Colombard during the 7th race at Mahoning March 5. The horse, winner…
More Abuse at Turfway
From the stewards at Turfway Park over 13 race days (Nov 30-Dec 21) (in addition, that is, to Anytimeallthetime falling and dying): “Acrimony required the assistance of the horse ambulance.” “Both Lightning Fire and Quaria Comet hit the front doors…
An “Overzealous” Whipper
The following horses were “scratched” from races at Cal Expo over just two days (Dec 16, 18). Yes, their “connections” had every intention of racing them, but were thwarted by the track vet. Johnny Ringo – “injured” Instant Wynn –…
One Horse (Beverly Park) in 2022: 9 States, 14 Tracks – 30 Races. His Abuser: “This is a business.”
Saturday afternoon, Norman Cash will race Beverly Park at Fair Grounds in Louisiana. It will be the 5-year-old’s 47th race – but 30th just this year. That’s 30 races, one year (all under Cash). To make matters more abhorrent, after…
Trainer Dopes Two of Her Horses With Caffeine at Los Alamitos
The stewards at Los Alamitos report that trainer (and owner in one case) Angela Aquino has been busted for doping not one but two of her horses with – caffeine. Not surprisingly, the horses in question, Debt Monger and Chay…
“Whipped [His] Horse After It Refused the Starting Gate”
The CHRB has disclosed the death (colic) of Party Town Friday at Santa Anita. The 5-year-old had been raced 11 times, and had a timed workout just six days before dying. In other news, the Ohio Racing Commission says that…
They Were Going To Race These 33 Sick or Injured Horses
The following horses were “scratched” from races in California the weekend Dec 2-Dec 4. Yes, their “connections” – their exploiters – had every intention of racing them, but were thwarted by the track vet. Del Mar – over just three…
Zia Has Jockeys Shaking in Their Boots
Two days ago, I reported on Luis Flores-Garcia’s back-to-back incidents of animal cruelty at Zia November 20. Now we learn that on Sunday – one day after rulings were handed down in those two cases, and the very day his…