Last week on U.S. flat tracks (racing only):

Thousand Percent “vanned off” at Parx
Launch Light Dream “fell, DNF” at Zia
Jj Shazoomin “vanned off” at Evangeline
Violent Surprise “returned bleeding from the nostrils” at Mahoning
Half Cocked “vanned off” at Turf
Irish Knockout “limped back to the paddock” at Charles Town
Jla Louisiana Flirt “vanned off” at Evangeline
Ole Town Road “bled, vanned off” at Turf
Elvis Just Elvis “bled, vanned off” at Turfway
Miss Pinkerton “vanned off” at Turfway
American Essence “vanned off” at Aqueduct
First Empress “fell, DNF” at Delta
American Eagle V “fell, DNF” at Lone Star
Hubbadahubbadaboom “vanned off” at Remington
Storming Warrior “bled” at Golden Gate
Navajo Creed “vanned off” at Gulfstream

While not all the “vanned” end up dead, most do, as borne out by our year-end FOIA reports. But even if death is not the ultimate result, the above are victims nonetheless, suffering painful injuries – in the case of the bleeders, pulmonary hemorrhage – so that some men may gamble, others chase pots of gold. (For any new confirmed deaths during the week, please see our running annual list.)

Last week on U.S. flat tracks (racing only):

Wherethere’ssmoke “bled from nostrils” at Mahoning
Go Estrella “vanned off” at Mahoning
Bodeflex “vanned off” at Parx
Hero of Gold “vanned off” at Delta
Pinky’s Point “vanned off” at Mahoning
Lotsa Fun “bled, vanned off” at Turf
Posh Princess “fell, DNF” at Charles Town
Kabikeka “fell, DNF” at Charles Town
Colette’s Spirit “fell, DNF” at Charles Town
Elgofranco “bled” at Del Mar
Deputy Bernardini “vanned off” at Del Mar
Feller “fell, vanned off” at Delta
Doc Meeks “vanned off” at Mahoning
Golden Tabby “bled” at Penn
Castle of Caylee “vanned off” at Charles Town
Freedom Rose “hit the rail, DNF” at Churchill
Cool Papa G “vanned off” at Churchill
American Playboy “vanned off” at Laurel
Conchita “fell, vanned off” at Los Alamitos
Not This World “vanned off” at Los Alamitos

While not all the “vanned” end up dead, most do, as borne out by our year-end FOIA reports. But even if death is not the ultimate result, the above are victims nonetheless, suffering painful injuries – in the case of the bleeders, pulmonary hemorrhage – so that some men may gamble, others chase pots of gold. (For any new confirmed deaths during the week, please see our running annual list.)

Last week on U.S. flat tracks (racing only):

Don’t Touch My Man “vanned off” at Remington
Desert Ghost “vanned off” at Zia
Texana “vanned off” at Zia
Reposado “bled, vanned off” at Delta
Beyondelle “fell, DNF” at Finger Lakes
Spin Your Partner “vanned off” at Gulfstream
Gale Winds “vanned off” at Laurel
Maresias “vanned off” at Churchill
Established “returned bleeding outwardly” at Del Mar
Hawaiian Noises “vanned off” at Gulfstream
Kw Sally “vanned off” at Lone Star
On the Clock “returned bleeding from the nostrils” at Mahoning
Can Man Do “found to have bled” at Churchill
Crafty Crusader “vanned off” at Gulfstream
Get N Tipsy “fell, DNF” at Hawthorne
Cadet Captain “suffered an apparent catastrophic injury” at Hawthorne
Tip Ofmy Tongue “bled” at Los Alamitos

While not all the “vanned” end up dead, most do, as borne out by our year-end FOIA reports. But even if death is not the ultimate result, the above are victims nonetheless, suffering painful injuries – in the case of the bleeders, pulmonary hemorrhage – so that some men may gamble, others chase pots of gold. (For any new confirmed deaths during the week, please see our running annual list.)

Last week on U.S. flat tracks (racing only):

Bottle Neck “vanned off” at Grants Pass
Dime Cuando “vanned off” at Indiana
Cats Blame “vanned off” at Turf
Wdc This Time “bled” at Zia
Fist Full of Dice “vanned off” at Churchill
Reason to Soar “vanned off” at Delta
Sweet Sugar Baby “bled” at Finger Lakes
Majestic Clarisse “bled” at Finger Lakes
Ole Town Road “bled, vanned off” at Turf
Sugar Snap “vanned off” at Laurel
Bustin Hearts “pulled up sore” at Charles Town
Jack Be Quick “vanned off” at Delta
Oakmont Magic “vanned off” at Penn
Lady Be Good “vanned off” at Remington
Ivory Smokin Gun “vanned off” at Will Rogers
Cantrell Hill “vanned off” at Aqueduct
Da Kine “vanned off” at Del Mar
Mrs. Judy “vanned off” at Delta
Candy Cartel “vanned off” at Will Rogers
Fancy My Wagon “vanned off” at Will Rogers
Brave Deacon “fell, DNF” at Charleston
Iron Age “vanned off” at Mountaineer

While not all the “vanned” end up dead, most do, as borne out by our year-end FOIA reports. But even if death is not the ultimate result, the above are victims nonetheless, suffering painful injuries – in the case of the bleeders, pulmonary hemorrhage – so that some men may gamble, others chase pots of gold. (For any new confirmed deaths during the week, please see our running annual list.)