The California Horse Racing Board has reported the death of 2-year-old Lovely Kitten October 28 at Golden Gate: “showed signs of ATAXIA over a two week period and had progressively gotten worse…after consultation with owner, trainer and DVM, it was…
The Equibase line for 3-year-old South Philly Magic in the 3rd yesterday at Parx: “clipped heels and fell heavily…breaking his neck and dying on the track.” “The Sport of Kings.”
While the action in NY has moved from Belmont to Aqueduct, the killing at the former continues. Saturday, according to the Gaming Commission, two horses were felled in morning practice: 3-year-old Daves Gone Bananas; 2-year-old Englehart (apparently named after his…
Millenial, a 2-year-old colt, is dead after breaking down in the 4th race Thursday at Churchill Downs. In reporting the kill (which it did only because the jockey was injured), Blood-Horse says “something went amiss.” Vile, again.
The entire Equibase note for 4-year-old Delta Code in the 10th last night at Delta Downs: “forced the early pace inside, was pulled up entering the turn and euthanized.” “…was pulled up and euthanized.” This, apologists, is what you call…
The Daily Racing Form reports that 5-year-old Toowindytohaulrox was killed Monday while training at Santa Anita. His trainer: “He took a bad step…a little misstep and two strides later my rider pulled him up. It was too late. He had…
The NYS Gaming Commission has confirmed that 4-year-old Spectacular Shirin is dead after breaking down in the 4th yesterday at Finger Lakes. In fact, although the official race chart had her as merely “pulled up, vanned off,” she was euthanized…
The Breeders’ Cup is big. While it may not have the “history” and “tradition” of the TC races or Saratoga, it has cash, lots of it – some $26 million worth over 13 races. With the money, of course, come…
From the most recent Los Alamitos Stewards Minutes: “Just as the field for the fifth race [October 21] was finishing its 300 yard journey, #2 ‘Corona Ela’ appeared to take a bad step in her hind quarters and stumbled about…
According to Equibase, Awesome Encounter collapsed immediately after yesterday’s 6th at Santa Anita and was “vanned off.” In fact, the 3-year-old is dead – the victim, says the Daily Racing Form, “of an apparent heart attack.” A heart attack –…
The Equibase line for 12-year-old Nationbuilder in the 3rd at Great Meadow (Virginia steeplechase) Saturday: “stumbled, fell – and died from a heart attack.” “Died from a heart attack.” This was the fifth time this old – for Racing, that…
The CHRB has confirmed that 6-year-old China Girl Lover was euthanized after being “pulled up and vanned off” in the 8th at Santa Anita October 15. The minutes for that track also report one other “deceased” horse that week –…
