Sounds Spooky was killed training at Belmont yesterday – an “apparent” fracture, says the Gaming Commission. He was three years old and had been most recently raced at Saratoga Sep 1, when, it should be noted, he finished last, some…
Information, says the CHRB, was killed training at Los Alamitos yesterday. He was three years old and coming off his first race, Sep 3 at Del Mar. For Cal Racing, this is kill #58 on the year – with still…
The CHRB has confirmed that Thundering Eagle, a “vanned off” in the 8th at Los Alamitos yesterday, is dead. She was two years old. The complicit include owner Steve Burns, trainer Michael Casselman, jockey Jose Nicasio – and all those…
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…