At the “International Gold Cup” steeplechase in Virginia this past Saturday, there was, of course, the run-of-the-mill maiming. From the Stewards’ Report: race 1: “Lowcountry was pulled up lame.” “Webb fell.” race 2: “Modus Operandi [abuser: Keri Brion] hit the…
Injuries and other notes from the stewards at Churchill and Keeneland, two of the most prestigious tracks in the country… Churchill Oct 1: “The claim of Thach was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List in test barn.” Oct…
Today I highlight three horses from my recent FOIA for Sunland Park in New Mexico: In the 2nd Feb 5, 2-year-old Cf Sassy Chic finished last of 10. After unsaddling, the Commission says, Cf was deemed “lame” and placed on…
2-year-old (remember that age) Snow Cloud Cartel finished 1st in a “Futurity Trial” at Will Rogers Sep 12. Two weeks later in the “Futurity” itself – a $180K Grade 2 race – he finished 4th, garnering almost $15K for his…
Notes from the stewards at “The Legacy Chase” – “a family fun-filled day of steeplechase racing, picnicking, and tailgating” – Shawan Downs, Maryland, Sep 24: race 1: “Carloun was scratched due to lameness.” Carloun is trained by the ugly –…
The following images were captured by HW activists at Laurel Park last Thursday. The horse’s name is Scintillio; he had just finished 10th (of 11) in the 6th race. The chart, it should be noted, said absolutely nothing about the…
From the stewards at Churchill Downs: Sep 21: “The claim of Violent Gigi was voided when the horse suffered a post-race heatstroke; placed on Vet’s List.” “The claim of Beverly’s Charge was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.”…
Although all the race charts are published by Equibase, the reporting is anything but uniform, with each track writer employing his/her own style and, more important, standards as to what exactly merits reporting. Truth is, some writers are loath to…
From the stewards at Churchill Downs: Sep 15, California Express “bled, required assistance of ambulance, placed on Vet List” Sep 18, Paint Me Perfect “finished last and suffered a post-race heatstroke” (two years old, very first race) Sep 18, Pure…
Saturday, the intellectually and emotionally challenged Keri Brion was all geared up for another joyous day of steeplechase abuse, this one at Shawan Downs in Maryland. But alas, four of her horses were vet-scratched, and she’s none too happy about…
Timonium, September 5. Nothing says love like a mouth full of hardware…
And yet more from Timonium on, ironically enough, Labor Day…
