Notwithstanding the (at least) two horses killed on its final weekend, Aqueduct Racetrack was given a happy sendoff Sunday. The final race was dubbed, “It Was a Good Run,” and NYRA CEO David O’Rourke told the TDN: “It’s been a…
A reminder, on Travers Day… Saratoga Race Course proudly bills itself “the oldest sporting venue in the nation” – one of the more blatant manifestations of The Big Lie. What you won’t see in all their slick marketing, however, is…
With Saratoga now officially open for business with this week’s “Belmont Stakes Racing Festival,” a reminder… Saratoga Race Course proudly bills itself “the oldest sporting venue in the nation” – one of the more blatant manifestations of The Big Lie.…
Saratoga Race Course proudly bills itself “the oldest sporting venue in the nation” – one of the more blatant manifestations of The Big Lie. What you won’t see in all their slick marketing, however, is the cost – a cost,…
91 horses “vanned off” (or had other issues noted in parenthesis) NYS tracks since January 1, 2020, who have not been heard from since. (Note: These are just raceday. How many of those injured while training are missing?) Assault and…
Florida, as I’ve relayed, is among the worst recordkeeping states. In fact, I have recently confirmed that the racing commission there isn’t even being made aware of fatalities (more on that to come). With that in mind, follows is a…
Last week, BloodHorse ran an article entitled, “Santa Anita Surgery Program Seeing Positive Outcomes.” The “program” is supposed to be reducing the number of euthanasias for track-related catastrophic injuries. Key phrase: supposed to be. What I see is a way…
The NYS Gaming Commission recently released kills for the years 2002-2004. Because we believe that these poor victims are no less worthy of memorialization than the ones since 2014 (when HW began), I present the list – covering 395 horses…
A reminder: Some of the horses killed at U.S. tracks last year. The (ugly) descriptions come directly from state racing commissions. Please share this list far and wide. Raagheb, Jan 14“multiple leg fractures, multiple skull fractures, ligament tear, severe hemorrhage”…
Florida, as I’ve relayed, is among the worst recordkeeping states. And now with HISA as an excuse, I believe the racing commission there isn’t even being made aware of all fatalities. The following 80 horses were ambulanced off Florida’s two…
Here is an updated list of injured horses on California tracks since Jan 2020 who have not been heard from since. It falls to the CHRB to tell us where these horses are. Clubhouse Soda, 1/16/20, Golden Gate – “vanned…
Florida, as I’ve relayed, is among the worst recordkeeping states. And now with HISA as an excuse, I believe the commission there isn’t even being made aware of all fatalities. The following 51 horses were ambulanced off Florida’s two tracks,…
