The CHRB reports that Peace of Mind died at Del Mar yesterday – “musculoskeletal” is all they’re saying. While the Board is filing this as an “other” (not track-related), it should be noted that the 2-year-old had a timed workout…
The 2nd at Mountaineer last night for 7-year-old Who U Gonna Call: “…swept past from mid track late, injured pulling up…euthanized on track.” And that’s that. All was not lost for the mare’s exploiters (Bruno Schickedanz, Juan Carlos Gotera, Joam…
Yet another death at a New York Racing Association track. Wayward Ghost, says the Gaming Commission, was “found dead” in his Belmont stall Saturday – “found dead,” that is, at the tender age of three. He had been under the…
The 4th at Charles Town last night, in the words of the chartwriter: “Nomo Ron was shuffled back on the chute, suffered a fatal injury leaving the 7/16 pole and had to be euthanized.” This poor boy was eight years…
Two kills confirmed by the NYS Gaming Commission yesterday – one belatedly: Shutters, the Commission says, was “found down in stall” at Saratoga Tuesday and “died before vet could arrive.” He was five years old and was coming off a…
The full chart note for Tout Ensemble at Mountaineer last night: “Tout Ensemble was euthanized on track after the race.” That’s it. Short and sweet. By the way, for those who may argue that this was but a cheap horse…
The 3rd at Finger Lakes just a little while ago, in the words of the chartwriter: “Daredevil Bull appeared to be blocked leaving the 5/16 pole, waited, chased, broke down and then was humanely put to rest.” And that, folks,…
On Jan 10 of this year, Boat Over the Hill brought up the rear – 18 lengths back – in a cheap ($5,000) claiming race at Parx. This race, turns out, came just eight days after the last one –…
Friday, Hoosier Shooter was scratched from a race at Vernon Downs. Saturday, says the Gaming Commission, he was “found dead in the barn.” Strange enough, but adding to this, it has been classified as a “breakdown.” I will of course…
Sbd Corazon, says the Gaming Commission, “took a bad step and went down” in the 1st at Batavia yesterday – “shattered pastern, not repairable, euthanized.” He was six years old. On another note, this kill will only be covered here,…
On the same day – Travers Day – that two horses were killed at Saratoga, a Bob Baffert-trained horse was felled on the other coast. Pastor T, just two, died (fetlock injury) while “working out” at Del Mar Saturday morning.…
As relayed this morning, HW was out in force – 60 activists – today in front of Saratoga Race Course. Now maybe some of those patrons will remember us. In the 5th race, says the chartwriter, “Nobel…lacked the needed kick…
