When it comes to the PR war, the other side falls into one of two camps. The first is represented by the likes of Patrick McKenna of the New York Racing Association. Mr. McKenna has a job to do, and…
Various direct quotes from those within and around the racing industry: “Let’s face it: You got a 1,200-pound horse and his legs – the bone in his leg is not that much bigger than the bone in your leg. We…
The CHRB has revealed that One More Bid, who died training at Santa Anita Thursday, was the victim of “sudden death.” That’s “sudden death” – at the tender age of four. Two addendums on this kill. First, and as is…
At a meeting of the Texas Racing Commission last month, Executive Director Amy Cook, in boasting of what she considers her state’s stellar transparency, revealed two things of note. This, on the reporting of deaths: “What’s interesting about our statistics,…
Rulings by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission against driver Jordan Ross this year – all at Hoosier Park: “While driving Fashion Baby on Apr 1, Jordan Ross did cause welts while whipping the horse.” Fine: $200. Then this: “Penalty was mitigated…
We received the following email this afternoon: Good afternoon, We launched a criminal investigation as soon as our office became aware of the Dale Hiteman incident at Hoosier Park on 6-1-23. We filed criminal charges against Mr. Hiteman today for…
The horrible Keri Brion – a frequent visitor to our site – has been “provisionally suspended” by HISA after her horse Chasing After You allegedly tested positive for cocaine at Presque Isle Sep 19. Brion, of course, says she’s innocent:…
Secret Oath, a top-tier horse with almost $2.5M “earnings” over just 18 races, is being retired for what’s being termed “a minor ankle injury.” So where, pray tell, is the 4-year-old being retired to? Surely, with that kind of success,…
The United States Trotting Association has filled the gaping accountability void left by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission by ruling this week to strip animal abuser Dale Hiteman of his license. For those unfamiliar with the case, please take a…
Last week, I wrote about the continuing decline of the “foal crop” – the number of new Thoroughbreds coming into the system each year. In a Thoroughbred Daily News article this week, some prominent breeders were asked to weigh in.…
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.)
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…
