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“The other horses at the ranch wouldn’t let Tiz Willow eat.”

An update on the 2-year-old Tiz Willow, who died of starvation in a Golden Gate stall back in January. The criminal (though not in the eyes of the law) animal-abuser Gustavo Medina was brought before the Golden Gate stewards June 2: “Present were Medina his translator Rob Cochran, investigator Mike Alford and CHRB Staff Counsel […]

Orra Moor Killed at Monmouth; 12 Other Horses “Vanned Off” Yesterday

The 10th at Monmouth yesterday, as relayed by Equibase: “Orra Moor…rallied to a short lead past the eighth pole, then was severely injured near the sixteenth pole…and was euthanized.” ‘Twas the 3-year-old filly’s 6th time under the whip. In addition, this – all just yesterday: Tizjohndeersway “vanned off” at Arizona Parlapiano “vanned off” at Belmont […]

16th Kill at Belmont Park This Year

Successful Mission, says the NYS Gaming Commission, “sustained fractures while breezing [at] Belmont” June 9; “radiographs revealed fractures which resulted in the horse being euthanized.” He is the 16th such horse at Belmont Park this year. This is horseracing.