A Clearer, Closer Video of the Beating Administered to Princess Laa
We were able to zoom in a bit closer on the beating administered to 2-year-old Princess Laa by her trainer, Dale Hiteman. (Here is our original post with a call to action.)
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Video of Trainer Dale Hiteman Beating His 2-Year-Old Horse (Who Already Had an Injured Neck)
Back in July, I reported this ruling from Indiana: “While in the barn area of Hoosier Park on the morning of June 1, licensee Dale Hiteman (below) was observed on video striking a prone horse [Princess Laa] with a line…
While NYRA Spins (and Steps Over the Dead Bodies), Betting on Saratoga Races Plummets
I’ve long been suspicious of the New York Racing Association’s (NYRA) attendance numbers for Saratoga. No doubt Saratoga is successful, one of but a handful of tracks that is. But the data for the recent meet only serves to further…
The Truth: HISA Is Practically Unaccountable
As previously relayed, I am very concerned that more and more states will use the establishment of the obscenely-named Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as an excuse not to do their jobs, or at least the part that we’re…
How NYRA Tried to Marginalize Us
Sunday, I promised a post on NYRA’s desperate attempts to marginalize us on Travers Day. Well, this week, the Capital Region’s foremost columnist, Chris Churchill, has taken the story on. Chris is a terrific journalist, so I’ll yield to him:…
Prominent Owner: “I look at all the horses I own as a stock portfolio. Underperformers are moved along.”
Michael Dubb has sat on the New York Racing Association board since 2008. Fabulously wealthy, he is also a top Thoroughbred owner. A quick read of his bio on the NYRA website reveals that Dubb is clearly proud of his…
Hey, NYRA, Why Weren’t Races 10-13 Yesterday Canceled?
The Daily Racing Form reported last night that the New York Racing Association was planning to “convene an emergency meeting of New York State Gaming Commission and Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority officials before deciding to run Saratoga’s Sunday card…
“Do not morn [sic] for them. Many meet their demise doing what they love.”
Horse Racing Nation’s headline regarding Burning Bright’s death at Saratoga yesterday: “Saratoga: Sáez is injured in spill, will not ride Mage in Travers.” Vile enough, but it took the rag until the fifth paragraph to mention Burning by name (he…
Art Collector Dead at Saratoga; Exploiters Lament the End of Their Gravy Train
Art Collector was euthanized yesterday at Saratoga for laminitis. This one is being widely covered. Why? He was a “superstar”: multiple stakes wins – including the $3M Pegasus at Gulfstream in January – over $4.2M in “earnings,” trained by Hall…
Here’s One Way the Industry Hides Kills
When I received documents from the Ohio Racing Commission in response to my FOIA request (post here), I immediately noticed that Edge of Night was not included. I knew through two sources that Edge was euthanized subsequent to being injured…
Jordan Ross Continues to Abuse Horses (Welts), and the Indiana Commission Will Not Stop Him
A recent ruling from Indiana: “While driving Rollinwitdaponyzzz at Hoosier Park on Jul 14, driver Jordan Ross did welt the horse. For this violation Mr. Ross is suspended three days. Mr. Ross was also cautioned that any further incident of…
Cal Track Vet: “HISA’s windblown pronouncements of commitment to equine welfare are hypocritical in light of the facts.”
A recent “Letter to the Editor” at BloodHorse: “I am in the twilight of a career spanning more than 40 years practicing veterinary medicine at racetracks. With great sadness I question whether any of today’s vet school graduates – if…