This ruling at Running Aces Jun 4: “Fiftyshadesofcray was sent to the test barn for post-race testing and it was noted by the State Vet that numerous welts appeared on the right and left rear hindquarters. Driver Scott Cisco is…
According to the chart for the 9th at Albuquerque Sunday, Nine Degrees “lost rider, fell.” But, as you will see, ’twas a lot worse than what that curt description conveys. Nine Degrees is (was?) two years old. That poor, poor…
Over the course of just 11 days (May 23-Jun 6) at Churchill, 29 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 39 by private…
A few recent harness rulings… Running Aces, May 12: “Driver Scott Cisco tested positive for alcohol with a reading of .016% – Cisco took test a second time [and] registered 0.17% [I assume they meant .017%]. Cisco is hereby fined…
Some noteworthy scratches at Horseshoe in May (there were plenty of others for the usual “injured/unsound/sick”): Major Express, “down in starting gate” Twirling Daisy, “kicked in gate, cut self” Eos Maggie May, “down in starting gate” Philomina, “down in starting…
Our previous dog, Trooper, came to us at the age of one with just one eye. He had been found in the streets down in Tennessee with multiple injuries, one of which was unsalvageable damage to his right eye. Although…
In the 4th at Evangeline Friday, Baby Zong, said the chart, “fell and left the track in an equine ambulance.” In addition, Stray Cat Strut “fell when hampered by a fallen rival.” Here is how that looked. Note the announcer’s…
In recent years, Montana has only held two six-day meets a year. This week, the second of those, Great Falls, announced that this year’s edition, scheduled for July, has been canceled. The reason: “Unexpected budget shortfalls left the club unable…
Here are Valid Connection’s final moments on this Earth. While the breakdown itself is garden-variety, I call your attention to the beating Valid received from jockey Michael Pagan immediately before it – three crisp, heavy whacks. Pagan should be in…
In the 6th at Churchill May 22, Coco Cool, said the chart, “pulled up then was transported off in an ambulance.” The KY Commission picks it up from there: “After diagnostics were performed, it was confirmed that the horse had…
The chart for the 4th at Lone Star Sunday: “Perdido Star…was forced out further by the drifting leader clipping heels and falling near the 16th pole. It’s Time for Zima…ran into a stricken foe nearing the 16th pole and fell.…
Over the course of just 11 days (Apr 25-May 10) at Churchill, 35 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 28 by private…
