Killed, 2025

The following horses have died at U.S. racetracks in 2025. Please note, however, that there are piles of data – dead horses, that is – not available to us: horses injured racing or training and euthanized off-site (i.e., not reportable); the too-badly-damaged euthanized after being taken in by rescues; the dead who simply fall through the cracks of apathetic or slipshod reporting to and from state racing commissions.

What’s more, not every state gives us all the information we request. Louisiana, for example, only gives us racing deaths, arguing that training and stall deaths are beyond their purview. Even worse, we currently receive nothing from Florida and Arkansas. Nothing. The “explanation,” at least from Florida, is that HISA collects death data now, with the state commission being bypassed entirely. The problem with that, of course, is that HISA is not subject to FOIA, and has heretofore not released any information on deaths beyond a few raw numbers (i.e., no names, no dates, no details). So, kills in Florida (and Arkansas) are now effectively being hidden. For context, though, in the nine years our FOIAs were honored, we documented 850 deaths in Florida – or about 94 per year.

Most significant, however, is that we have zero access to the horses killed at the over 200 private training facilities strewn across the land. In short, we estimate that some 1,800 racehorses perish in America every year. That’s 1,800 beautiful, intelligent, sensitive beings destroyed – for $2 bets.

Horses Killed at U.S. Tracks, 2025 (R: Racing; T: Training; S: Stall)

(Please note: This list will grow exponentially as FOIA documents start to come in. For context, please see killed lists from previous years.)

Grandma Laurene, Jan 2, Charles Town S – “sudden death” (three years old)
Independent, Jan 2, Penn R – “took a bad step”
Black Rain, Jan 3, Aqueduct R – “horse experienced multiple fractures to LH leg”
Miss Merci Mae, Jan 3, Keeneland T (euth Jan 6) – “[multiple] fractures, ruptured ligament”
First Deputy, Jan 3, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Acceleray, Jan 4, Los Alamitos R
Chilling Pegasus, Jan 4, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Book’em, Jan 6, Fair Grounds T – “[multiple] fractures” (two years old)
Heirozan, Jan 7, Mahoning R – “fractured and dislocated ankle near 3/8 pole”
Nick Can Fix, Jan 8, Mahoning R – “fractured cannon near 3/8 pole”
He Can Fly, Jan 8, Northfield S – “found down, unable to stand – LH leg broken”
Lion Rock, Jan 8, Northfield R – “suffered catastrophic injury just before 3/4 pole”
Frosty the Roman, Jan 8, Parx R – “transported off in ambulance, euthanized”
Laddies Song, Jan 9, Charles Town T – “displaced fracture”
Our Lady in Red, Jan 11, Charles Town R – “ruptured suspensory”
Acefourtyfour Alex, Jan 11, Northfield R (euth Jan 12) – “severe fracture with displacement”
Uncle Brucie, Jan 14, Belmont T – “fractured humerus, fell, euthanized”
Trophy Boy, Jan 14, Laurel S – “severe necrotizing pneumonia, pleuritis, effusion with abscesses”
Akna, Jan 14, Parx R – “injured in deep stretch…euthanized”
Principe d’Oro, Jan 17, Belmont T – “broke down training…euthanasia elected”
Luv Ya Bye Bye, Jan 17, Laurel R – “shattered sesamoid, marked trauma-induced cartilage damage”
My Girl Jal, Jan 18, Belmont T (euth Mar 19) – “horse experienced [multiple] fractures”
Kitten Calls, Jan 18, Mahoning S – “colic, went down prior to loading on trailer”
Forced Errors, Jan 18, Penn S – “injured, euthanized”
Peaceloverocknroll, Jan 18, Suburban R (euth Jan 20) – “pulled up lame…euthanized”
Spirit Animal, Jan 18, Turfway T – “exercise-associated sudden death”
Proper Intensions, Jan 19, Belmont T – “rider heard pop”
Secret Rules, Jan 19, Belmont T – “experienced an injury”
Everything Bling, Jan 19, Lone Star S – “terminal illness – fatal”
Krik Tak, Jan 19, Lone Star T – “[multiple] fractures, euthanized on track”
Belle of the Ball, Jan 23, Aqueduct R – “full carpus to fetlock spiraling cannon fracture”
Morning Muse, Jan 23, Charles Town S – “colic”
Eisele, Jan 23, Charles Town R (euth Feb 3) – “condylar fracture”
Meticulus, Jan 24, Los Alamitos S (hadn’t been raced in over three years)
Complex Gal, Jan 24, Parx S – “illness, euthanized”
Kernie’s Wittness, Jan 24, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Dont Fight the Fed, Jan 25, Santa Anita R – “sustained injury, fell, euthanized on track”
Five Oh Two, Jan 25, Turfway R – “open, comminuted cannon fracture” (two years old, first race)
Key Point, Jan 26, Belmont T – “collapsed and died on the track”
Spunderella, Jan 28, Parx R – “suffered catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Back Row Attack, Jan 29, Los Alamitos T (three years old)
Miles, Jan 30, Mahoning S – “horse collapsed and died during post parade”
Brummell, Jan 30, Santa Anita T – “musculoskeletal” (two years old)
Sail Theseven Seas, Feb 1, Gulfstream R – “pulled up…euthanized” (two years old)
Ferocious, Feb 1, Gulfstream R (euth Apr 7) – “significant muscle tear, laminitis both front limbs”
Sweet Sweet Connie, Feb 1, Northfield R – “suffered catastrophic injury at 1/4 pole”
Frank Jr, Feb 1, Turfway T – “hit head-on by loose horse, agonal, seizing, euthanized”
Father Dalton, Feb 1, Turfway T – “collided with another horse, fracture, epistaxis, euthanized”
Gone Again, Feb 3, Fairmount S – “found down, believed to have injured spine”
Sudoku Terry, Feb 5, Parx R – “fell, euthanized”
Ritaan, Feb 5, Parx R – “fell – sudden death”
Collier’s Time, Feb 8, Laurel T – “collapsed and died while training – cause undetermined”
Little Josie Wales, Feb 8, Mahoning R – “horse fractured right carpus near 3/8 pole”
Causalistic, Feb 8, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Add More Lipstick, Feb 10, Keeneland T – “[multiple] fractures”
Past Imperative, Feb 10, Triple Diamonds T (euth Feb 11) – “displaced fracture, excoriated cartilage”
Always A Panther, Feb 13, Monticello R
Explosive Pride, Feb 14, Remington T – “severe, deep muscle lacerations and scapular fracture”
Carols Kitten, Feb 14, Sam Houston T – “[multiple] fractures with rupture”
Jericho Willie, Feb 15, Cal Expo R
One Man Team, Feb 15, Laurel T – “[multiple] open [protruding through skin], comminuted fractures”
Kimberly’s Devil, Feb 15, Los Alamitos R – “flipped in gate, collapsed, euthanized”
Make Your Move, Feb 18, Horseshoe S – “colic…euthanized”
Quality Weekend, Feb 20, Laurel S – “severe laminitis with rotation of coffin bone, sepsis”
Cringe Worthy, Feb 22, Mahoning T – “horse was galloping and fractured his LF ankle”
Centuria, Feb 22, Turfway R – “multiple displaced fractures and torn ligaments”
Baby Lady, Feb 23, Laurel T – “collapsed and died: comminuted fracture of C3 [vertebra]”
One Favorite Racy, Feb 23, Los Alamitos R – “bad step” (two years old)
Hired Gun, Feb 23, Oaklawn R – “pulled up, left track via ambulance, [euthanized]”
Hurricane Harvey, Feb 25, Remington T – “[multiple] fractures with acute, severe hemorrhages”
Kissalot, Feb 26, Turfway R – “torn tendons and ligaments [both front legs]”
Slew the Lion, Feb 28, Charles Town T (euth Mar 28) – “injured, founder”
Boyofyourdreams, Feb 28, Vernon T – “euthanized due to injury [while training]”
Cattani, Mar 1, Belmont T – “experienced injury…euthanized”
Low and Fast, Mar 2, Los Alamitos R – “bad step past wire”
My First Wagon, Mar 4, Horseshoe T – “legs became entangled in reins – fractured cannon”
Courtside, Mar 4, Santa Anita S (hadn’t been raced in over two years)
yet-to-be-named filly, Mar 5, Turfway S – “equine protozoal myelitis” (two, or even one)
Uptown Charly Girl, Mar 6, Penn R – “loaded onto ambulance, euthanized”
Waheel, Mar 7, Penn R – “pulled up bad”
Tuscan Prince, Mar 7, Yonkers R – “equine death”
Tswalu, Mar 8, Churchill T – “complete, comminuted humerus fracture; severe muscle tearing”
Good Night Sally, Mar 8, High Pointe T – “displaced fracture”
Penny’s Smile, Mar 8, Keeneland T – “sudden collapse and death following fracture-repair surgery”
He’za Ten, Mar 8, Los Alamitos R (euth Mar 14)
Menantico Knightz, Mar 8, Parx S – “sudden death”
Our Magic Princess, Mar 8, Tampa Bay R – “fell, loaded onto ambulance, [euthanized]”
Millers Rite, Mar 9, Oaklawn R – “clipped heels, fell”
Althena, Mar 9, Tampa Bay R – “transported off track via ambulance, [euthanized]”
Victory Avenue, Mar 12, Gulfstream T – “suffered a fatal injury”
Chinny Tin Tin, Mar 12, Laurel T – “compound [through the skin] cannon fracture”
Well Traveled, Mar 12, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Paprika Princess, Mar 12, Santa Anita T (two years old, being prepped for first race)
Marilyn Attack, Mar 14, Fairmount T – “avulsion fracture, cartilage completely torn from [bone]”
She’s Incredible, Mar 17, Parx S – “injured, euthanized”
Home Team, Mar 17, Sandy Ridge R – “comminuted lumbar fracture, transection of spinal cord”
Coal Burner, Mar 17, Turfway T – “sudden death after training” (two years old)
Warrior’s Humor, Mar 18, Penn S – “illness, euthanized”
Valtari, Mar 18, Santa Anita S
Roselynn Jane, Mar 19, Charles Town T – “humerus fracture”
Winter War, Mar 19, HighPointe T – “open, markedly comminuted fracture”
Over the Hills, Mar 19, Mahoning R – “fell, catastrophic injury, euthanized”
Midnite Kiss, Mar 19, Remington T – “vertebral fracture, acute compression of the spinal cord”
Tiz Magic, Mar 19, Sam Houston T – “injured, euthanized on ambulance”
Mike N Ike Hanover, Mar 19, Saratoga Harness R – “injured ankle, euthanized”
Lasky Drive, Mar 20, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Mad Maxey, Mar 20, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Kitten’s Temper, Mar 22, Turfway S – “colic [four days]” (three years old)
Term, Mar 23, Gulfstream R – “fatal heart attack” (four years old)
She Prefers Gold, Mar 23, Keeneland T – “extensively comminuted, biarticular fractures”
Camulus, Mar 23, Laurel R – “compound, comminuted fracture of fetlock; shattered sesamoids”
Mr. Antonelli, Mar 23, Laurel R (euth Mar 28) – “broke down near 7/16 pole”
Forever Home, Mar 23, Sam Houston R – “injured, euthanized on ambulance”
Dougs Moonshine, Mar 24, Cal Expo S (had been raced three days prior)
My Dear Valentine, Mar 24, Mahoning R – “horse fractured knee”
Voy Y Vengo, Mar 24, Parx R – “suffered a catastrophic injury”
Shadow, Mar 26, Keeneland T – “[multiple] fractures; marked soft-tissue damage” (one year old)
Moonchill, Mar 27, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Mischief Afoot, Mar 29, Camden R – “hit fence, fell, broken shoulder, euthanized”
Tino in Toga, Mar 29, Charles Town R (euth Apr 5) – “slab fracture”
Cajun Gem, Mar 30, Tampa Bay R – “injured, loaded onto ambulance, [euthanized]”
Makemydaycharlie, Mar 31, Parx S – “illness, euthanized”
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream R
unidentified (name concealed by Arkansas/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn T
unidentified (name concealed by Arkansas/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Palm Meadows T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay T
Minha Vida, Apr 1, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Real Talk, Apr 2, Parx R – “fell…sudden death”
Willy, Apr 3, Los Alamitos T
Tambarella, Apr 3, Mahoning R – “horse fractured both RF sesamoids”
Bold Zee, Apr 3, Mahoning R (euth Apr 5) – “displaced fracture, surgery declined”
Next Revolt, Apr 3, Sam Houston T – “injured, euthanized on ambulance”
Baby Boss Allen, Apr 4, Charles Town R – “P1 fracture”
Dr. Barry, Apr 5, Aqueduct R – “suffered displaced fracture…euthanized”
Hookin’ Up, Apr 5, Belmont T – “experienced cardiac event, collapsed, died” (four years old)
Maltese Rose, Apr 5, Charles Town S – “septic shock” (had been raced Mar 28)
Sarah’s Candy Camp, Apr 5, Charles Town T – “[multiple] fractures”
Brookmesa, Apr 5, Tampa Bay R – “pulled up in distress…[euthanized]”
U Bet Jo’s Praying, Apr 5, Tampa Bay R – “fell of an apparent cardiac event” (three years old)
Jasiel, Apr 6, Laurel R – “broke down near 1/2 pole: [multiple] fractures”
A Tres of Eagle, Apr 6, Remington R – “acute, comminuted spinal fracture with hemorrhages”
Entente, Apr 8, Parx R – “transported off in ambulance, euthanized”
Find Your Joy, Apr 9, Belmont S (euth Apr 19) – “[injuries] to pelvis and head, severe laminitis”
West of the Valley, Apr 9, Cal Expo S
yet-to-be-named 2(or even 1)-year-old, Apr 9, Keeneland T – “displaced fracture, torn muscles”
Rocky Ground, Apr 9, Miami Valley R (euth Apr 12) – “suffered fracture, surgery, fractured [again]”
Total Gas, Apr 10, Keeneland R – “severely comminuted fracture; [multiple] torn ligaments”
Tra Lad, Apr 10, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
This Chic Kickin Tale, Apr 10, Remington T – “[multiple] open [through the skin] tibial fractures”
Western Tourist, Apr 11, Fonner R – “pulled up, equine ambulance, [euthanized]”
El Ferdie, Apr 11, Horseshoe T – “open [through the skin] radial fracture”
Vittorio, Apr 11, Oaklawn R – “went wrong”
Search and Destroy, Apr 12, Cal Expo R – “sudden death” (four years old)
Dicey Grey, Apr 12, Charles Town R – “MC3 fracture”
Hayek, Apr 12, Mountaineer T – “[multiple] fractures”
Baytown Vegas, Apr 12, Turfway T – “complete fracture of the scapula, large amount of hemorrhage”
Baytown Triobloidi, Apr 13, Keeneland R – “open, displaced, comminuted tibial fracture” (one year old)
Mister Two O, Apr 14, Belmont T (euth Apr 17) – “experienced leg injury Apr 14, additional fracture Apr 17”
Traders Luck, Apr 15, Parx R – “fractious in gate, stopped abruptly, collapsed, and died”
Rock the Nite, Apr 15, Vernon T – “fell dead on track due to possible heart attack”
Don’tfeardon’ttell, Apr 16, Northfield R – “aneurysm, rupture, [died]”
A Western Yarn, Apr 16, Tampa Bay R – “took a bad step”
Non Compliant, Apr 17, Los Alamitos T
God’s Favor, Apr 18, Churchill T – “complete fracture, cartilage markedly excoriated”
Splash Master, Apr 18, Keeneland R – “extensive catastrophic damage”
Blushing, Apr 18, Santa Anita T
Peachy Weachy, Apr 19, Charles Town R (euth May 3) – “fracture, infection”
Patmo, Apr 19, Fonner R – “injured, ambulance, [euthanized]”
Tomacon, Apr 20, Belmont S – “esophageal obstruction, bilateral lung abscesses, laminitis”
Ivan the Great, Apr 20, Santa Anita T
Son of Thunder, Apr 22, Keeneland S – “died: cecal perforation, widespread hemorrhages”
Mf Tha Second Coming, Apr 23, Sam Houston S – “multiple abscesses – found dead in stall”
Shadow, Apr 24, Belmont T – “suffered seizure, fell, [euthanized]” (two years old)
Valley of Fire, Apr 24, Churchill T – “suffered catastrophic injury to both front [limbs]”
Little Hot Mess, Apr 24, Delaware T – “fatal leg injury”
Colosi, Apr 24, Oaklawn R – “shortened stride in apparent distress”
Royal Honey, Apr 25, Belterra S – “fell out of its stall and died – rupture of digestive tract”
Coulair, Apr 25, Santa Anita S
Amazing Success, Apr 26, Oaklawn R – “went wrong past the furlong marker”
Bellamys Roan, Apr 26, Oaklawn R – “went wrong late”
This Is Gloria, Apr 26, Sam Houston R – “flipped in paddock, found dead [next day] – ruptured artery”
Beachfront Breeze, Apr 27, Laurel R – “[multiple] displaced, compound fractures; torn ligaments”
Tap That Magic, Apr 29, Finger Lakes T – “horse received shoulder fracture, euthanized”
Darioush, Apr 29, Keeneland S – “open, comminuted fracture; large amount of hemorrhage”
Lugan Knight, Apr 30, Churchill T – “horse galloped [then] collapsed and died while cooling out”
Baba Voss, Apr 30, Churchill R – “flipped and died: severely displaced [skull] fracture”
Dude N Colorado, Apr 30, Keeneland S – “severe necrotizing cellulitis of the ventral neck”
Zipsy Rose Lee, May 1, Charles Town S – “reaction to medicine” (last raced Mar 8)
Razor Bet, May 1, Fairmount T (euth May 5) – “injury associated with hotwalker”
Pretty Wicked, May 1, Los Alamitos T
Fearless Kristie, May 1, Oaklawn R – “went wrong, fell”
Julio Lauxmont, May 2, Cal Expo R (13 years old)
Cheap Speed, May 2, Mountaineer S – “colic, [found dead]” (had been raced Apr 22)
Royal Heroo, May 2, Sunray R – “hit with force on each side: ruptured suspensory” (two years old)
Termsofengagement, May 3, Penn R – “left track on ambulance, euthanized”
Louies Hightime Dash, May 4, Remington R – “[multiple] fractures and ruptured tendons/ligaments”
Best Seller, May 7, Keeneland T – “[two broken legs]”
Dr High, May 9, Belmont S – “horse found dead by trainer” (four years old)
Mustique, May 9, Churchill R – “[multiple] comminuted fractures, severe soft-tissue damage”
Anarchist, May 10, Aqueduct R (euth Jun 11) – “[multiple] fractures, [multiple] surgeries, euthanized”
Our Magic Princess, May 10, Belterra S – “pleuropneumonia – found deceased [four days later]”
Hightailing It, May 10, Fairmount T – “[multiple] fractures resulting in [multiple] fragments”
Doyouknowmuffinman, May 10, Horseshoe T – “comminuted humerus fracture”
Not Me, May 10, Keeneland T – “reared, fell backward, died immediately” (two years old)
Ecologist, May 10, Lone Star S – “being treated for diarrhea, found dead”
Kimmy’s Flagship, May 10, Thistledown T – “pulled up 5/5 lame – displaced fracture”
Noonzio, May 11, Belmont T – “horse experienced leg injury while breezing”
Royal Coach, May 11, Lone Star S – “backside injury”
Diablo’s Mischief, May 11, Monmouth T – “complete, displaced fracture; muscle tearing”
Run With Honor, May 12, Finger Lakes R – “horse received biaxial [multiple] fractures”
Lb Brazilian Trick, May 13, Horseshoe R – “comminuted scapula”
American Union, May 13, Presque Isle S – “sudden death”
Gus and Woodrow, May 14, Horseshoe R – “[multiple] fractures”
Catale Hurrycane, May 14, Will Rogers R – “took a bad step”
Afternoon Heat, May 15, Belterra T – “stopped, shook, seizure-like activity, dropped to ground”
Will to Prepare, May 15, Churchill T – “[multiple] comminuted fractures, rupture, tearing”
In the Weeds, May 15, Thistledown S – “treated for diarrhea for five days, no response, euthanized”
yet-to-be-named one- or two-year-old, May 15, Timonium T
Juan Mo Time, May 16, Gulfstream R – “fell, left track in ambulance, [euthanized]”
Flattermeincourt, May 16, Lone Star S – “backside death”
Tonal Recall, May 17, Fairmount T – “sudden death during timed work – cause not apparent”
Ticket Worthy, May 17, Finger Lakes T – “fractured shoulder during am exercise…euthanized”
J Willard, May 17, Monmouth R – “multiple open fractures, dislocation, tendon completely ruptured”
Up Again, May 17, Northfield R – “severely comminuted P1 fracture”
J R Bordeaux, May 18, Sunray R – “compound fracture – visible break; external bleeding”
Bo Cruz, May 19, Churchill S – “colic”
yet-to-be-named 2(or even 1)-year-old, May 20, Monmouth T – “complete, comminuted fracture”
Peterbilts Bro, May 20, Scioto R – “as he was unharnessed, he stopped breathing and died”
Mans Grace, May 21, Keeneland S – “acute, necrotizing colitis” (two years old)
Levisa, May 21, Laurel S – “ruptured abscess, LF; laminitis with rotation of coffin bone, RF”
Viable, May 22, Churchill R (euth May 24) – “broke down, surgery, unsuccessful recovery”
El Vigilante, May 22, Los Alamitos S (two years old)
Social Love, May 22, Monmouth S – “ataxic yesterday, found down this morning, euthanized”
Baby Dukes, May 22, Parx S – “illness, euthanized”
Oaxacan Dream N, May 23, Buffalo R – “compound, comminuted fracture…euthanized”
Tonalite, May 24, Churchill R – “[multiple] fractures – protrusion of bone through skin”
Sweet Izzy, May 24, Laurel R (euth Jun 5) – “pulled up lame, vanned off, euthanized: comminuted fracture”
Julia Ann, May 24, Lone Star T – “[multiple] comminuted fractures”
Jed, May 24, Lone Star R – “[multiple] fractures with rupture – euthanized on track”
Yamato, May 25, Churchill R – “[multiple] fractures with severe displacement, ruptures, tearing”
Made Perfect Cents, May 25, Santa Anita T
Crimson Sea, May 25, Santa Anita T
Ferris Muler, May 26, Aqueduct R (euth Jun 26) – “experienced a fracture, poor prognosis, euthanized”
Super Rich Lady, May 26, HighPointe S – “mesenteric rent with small intestinal entrapment”
Montego Bay, May 26, Presque Isle R – “took a bad step…euthanized”
Secret Diamond, May 26, Sam Houston R – “complete humeral fracture”
Browwn Sugar, May 27, Los Alamitos T
unidentified (name concealed by MN Racing Commission), Running Aces R – “injured, euthanized”
Omo Dada, May 29, Charles Town R – “collapsed, sudden death”
Luna Mary, May 29, Charles Town R – “carpus fracture”
Lb Lucky Six, May 29, Horseshoe R – “scapula fracture”
Larryknocksoutsandra, May 29, Remington T – “phalanx 1-3 remains attached to limb via skin/tendons”
Beast of Delaware, May 29, Scioto R – “took bad step and went down on track hard, face first, [died]”
Occasional Moon, May 30, Charles Town T – “[ruptured] tendons”
Dreaming of Lilies, May 30, Keeneland T – “complete, displaced fracture; tearing of muscles”
Call Protection, May 31, Churchill R – “catastrophic injury – [multiple] fractures and tears”
Mr Favorite Jess, May 31, Los Alamitos R
Rocky Seas, May 31, Monmouth T – “flipped going off track – head trauma, massive hemorrhage”
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Apr-May, Tampa Bay R
unidentified (name concealed by MN Racing Commission), May, Canterbury S – “[found] dead in stall”
Spooky Lady, Jun 1, Belmont T (died Jun 7) – “sustained pelvic fracture, found deceased [6 days later]”
Storms Home, Jun 1, Churchill T – “[multiple] fractures with luxation, extensive soft-tissue damage”
Chesapeake King, Jun 1, Laurel T – “collapsed and died during gallop-out, cause not obvious”
Witt’s Ringer, Jun 1, Lone Star R – “fractured femur with acute hemorrhage”
Racine, Jun 2, Saratoga S – “developed 104 fever May 29, euthanized Jun 2” (two years old)
Cyclone State, Jun 3, Belmont T – “suffered a dislocated humerus”
Allaboutthedress, Jun 3, Horseshoe T – “exercise-associated pulmonary hemorrhage”
Term Structure, Jun 4, Saratoga T (euth Jun 14) – “training injury”
Whatlovelookslike, Jun 4, Saratoga R (euth Jun 5) – “severe fractures”
La Clasica, Jun 5, Hawthorne R – “multiple acute fractures with associated hemorrhage”
Blameitonthestones, Jun 5, Saratoga S – “progressive neurologic deficits along with a poor prognosis”
Giant Game, Jun 6, Santa Anita S
Marmaris, Jun 7, Monmouth R – “collapsed on way to paddock, profuse blood from nostril”
Injunction, Jun 7, Turfway T – “multiple [I counted four] open fractures, marked soft-tissue damage”
Freudnme, Jun 8, Finger Lakes S – “unresolved airway conflict, collapsed in stall”
Starting Rumors, Jun 9, Saratoga T – “suffered LF injury…euthanized” (two years old)
Kentucky Justice, Jun 10, Horseshoe R – “fractured sesamoid, ruptured tendon”
Canon Trail, Jun 10, Mountaineer T – “sesamoid fracture”
Word of Honor, Jun 11, Horseshoe R – “phalanx fracture”
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Jun 12, Ocala T – “suffered catastrophic injury following her breeze”
Eg Cliff Money, Jun 13, Fair Meadows R – “fell: [multiple] complete vertebral fractures”
Aonbharr, Jun 13, Laurel R – “comminuted fracture and heatstroke”
Addieaddiebobaddie, Jun 13, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Yuki Oni, Jun 13, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Operation Varsity, Jun 14, Delaware R – “escorted off in equine ambulance, euthanized” (first race)
Mamas Fire, Jun 14, Fairmount S – “throat surgery, neurologic signs, euthanized”
Heavenly Psalm, Jun 14, Lone Star S – “backside death”
House Wrecker, Jun 15, Canterbury R – “fell…euthanized”
Gun Collector, Jun 15, Parx R – “suffered catastrophic injury…euthanized”
A Definite Nine, Jun 16, Finger Lakes T – “received [multiple] fractures while training”
Jokemeister, Jun 16, Mountaineer R – “had issues after wire…[multiple] fractures”
Freud in the Hood, Jun 17, Charles Town T – “RF dislocation”
Pura Vida Summer, Jun 17, Los Alamitos S (trained at Santa Anita the day prior)
Lulinda’s Heart, Jun 17, Parx R – “sudden death”
Kelly All the Way, Jun 19, Charles Town R (euth Jun 25) – “[multiple] fractures”
Dancininthecountry, Jun 19, Fair Meadows R – “[multiple] comminuted fractures with displacement”
Paol Labamba, Jun 19, Penn S – “illness, euthanized”
Speak Easy (sic), Jun 19, Ruidoso S – “dead of colic in stall”
Over Proof, Jun 19, Turfway T – “[multiple] fractures, ligament rupture”
Kinetic Control, Jun 20, Churchill R – “[multiple] open fractures, extensive soft-tissue damage”
Got Muled, Jun 20, Mountaineer T – “shoulder fracture” (two, being prepped for first race)
Lethal Fast Man, Jun 20, Ruidoso R – “fractured sesamoid”
El Cruz de Marzo, Jun 20, Ruidoso R (same race as above) – “fractured fetlock”
Famous King, Jun 20, Ruidoso R (same race as two horses above) – “broke both front legs”
Great Calling, Jun 21, Charles Town T – “humerus fracture” (being prepped for first race)
Venezuelan Flower, Jun 21, Gulfstream R – “collapsed on the gallop out”
Wild Princess, Jun 21, Monmouth R – “fell: multiple [at least five] open fractures; severed suspensory”
Flaring Song, Jun 21, Thistledown R – “condylar fracture”
Theo’s Promise, Jun 22, Horseshoe S – “suspected mesenteric volvulus”
Instant Coffee, Jun 22, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
String Octet, Jun 23, Thistledown S – “Jun 9: tail trauma; Jun 22: fever, respiratory distress”
Oronero, Jun 24, Belmont S – “euthanized due to laminitis” (two years old)
Royal’d, Jun 24, Thistledown T – “[multiple] fractures”
Dealing Justice, Jun 27, Churchill R – “[multiple] fractures, severe soft-tissue damage”
Gingertree Brenasu, Jun 27, Harrah’s R – “injured, euthanized”
Bp Catching Cowgirls, Jun 27, Ruidoso R – “fractured knee”
One Famous Moonlight, Jun 27, Ruidoso R – “fell: lumbar fracture” (two years old)
A. P. Kid, Jun 27, Saratoga T – “suffered irreparable fracture”
Flash Gordn, Jun 28, Horseshoe R – “scapula fracture”
Mr. Dreamcycle, Jun 28, Los Alamitos R
Missing Voucher, Jun 28, Monmouth T – “suffered severe cannon fracture”
Spun and Won, Jun 29, Aqueduct R – “suffered catastrophic injury, euthanized on the track”
Expect Love, Jun 29, Los Alamitos T
Candys Cause, Jun 29, Ruidoso R – “vanned off, [then] dropped and died”
Calabash Cove, Jun 30, Fairmount T – “significant drainage of blood through trachea and out nares”
Scott Twentytwo, Jun 30, Finger Lakes R – “broke down at 1/16 pole, euthanized on track”
Charlton, Jun 30, Meadowlands T – “heat stress/cardiac failure post-exercise” (three years old)
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Apr-Jun, Gulfstream T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Apr-Jun, Gulfstream T
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Apr-Jun, Gulfstream R
Western Ohio, Jul 1, Vernon T – “having trouble breathing after training, found dead [next morning]”
Ghostbustin, Jul 2, Belmont T – “suspected pelvic fracture”
Notorious Sixohtwo, Jul 2, Thistledown R – “fell…euthanized”
Goldrush Seelster, Jul 4, Harrah’s S – “illness, euthanized”
Purely Zen, Jul 5, Ellis R – “suffered catastrophic injury to right foreleg”
Flying Habit 123, Jul 5, Ruidoso S – “colic, died” (had been raced Jun 27)
Shaykin, Jul 6, Ruidoso R – “bled [pulmonary hemorrhage], died in ambulance”
Indigo Wind, Jul 7, Mountaineer R – “cannon fracture”
Shazam Blue Chip, Jul 7, Yonkers R (euth Jul 9) – “comminuted fracture of pastern”
Soul Secret, Jul 12, Belmont S – “poor prognosis of overall health” (last raced Jun 28)
Fire Me Twice, Jul 12, Fair Meadows R – “comminuted vertebral fracture, disc obliteration”
Wynners Favorite, Jul 13, Los Alamitos S (two years old, being prepped for first race)
Al’s Munny, Jul 13, Saratoga S – “euthanized due to colic” (had a timed workout three days prior)
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Jul 14, Presque Isle S – “illness, euthanized”
Charlottes Way, Jul 16, Mountaineer R – “died – suspect cardiac”
Negra Gata, Jul 16, Presque Isle R – “suffered catastrophic injury…humanely euthanized”
Starting Over, Jul 19, Monmouth R – “injured, ambulance, euthanized”
National Secret, Jul 19, Saratoga T – “suffered severe injury to its RF knee”
Data Capture, Jul 20, Saratoga T (euth Aug 13) – “leg fracture resulting in laminitis”
Tear Jerker, Jul 21, Presque Isle T – “injured, euthanized”
Can’t Stop a Chub, Jul 22, Parx R – “suffered catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Stop Giggling, Jul 25, Saratoga T (euth Jul 31) – “injured training…euthanized [six days later]”
Aterradora, Jul 26, Saratoga R (euth Jul 28) – “transported off via ambulance…euthanized”
Saloon Girl, Jul 28, Finger Lakes T – “received fracture to RF limb, euthanized on track”
Dazzle d’Oro, Jul 28, Saratoga T – “sustained catastrophic injury: [multiple] open fractures”
Tayyara, Jul 28, Thistledown R – “suffered catastrophic injury past 5/16 pole”
Lady Mine, Jul 29, Finger Lakes T – “received [multiple] fractures, euthanized on track”
Bones, Jul 30, Del Mar S
Spanish Delight, Aug 2, Delaware R – “suffered a catastrophic event and expired on the track”
Uncrowned King, Aug 2, Del Mar R – “pulled up, transported off, euthanized”
Golden Gulley, Aug 4, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures”
Saipan, Aug 4, Saratoga S – “collapsed and died [during] pre-race treatment” (three years old)
Stavros, Aug 5, Mountaineer S – “fractured skull, died”
Bubble Lake, Aug 6, Belmont T – “injured, surgery, experienced sudden death” (two years old)
Setting Sun, Aug 6, Saratoga R – “severe fractures to left knee” (first ever race)
Jess Ez Girl, Aug 11, Saratoga S – “cellulitis, enterocolitis, renal failure, laminitis” (two years old)
Frankie R., Aug 12, Finger Lakes T (euth Aug 13) – “neurological issues from possible heatstroke”
Lil Kell, Aug 13, Illinois State Fair R – “jumped rail, died instantaneously” (two years old)
State of Readiness, Aug 15, Saratoga R – “multiple inoperable fractures”
St. Addie, Aug 16, Saratoga T – “suffered injury…euthanized on track”
Dr Hes Southern, Aug 19, Los Alamitos S
Bookworm, Aug 21, Finger Lakes S – “unresolved colic, euthanized”
Black Empire, Aug 23, Colonial R
Hidden Speed, Aug 24, Los Alamitos R
Active Duty, Aug 26, Finger Lakes T – “during a.m. exercise, horse dropped and expired”
Special Pal, Aug 27, Finger Lakes T – “received [multiple] fractures, necessitating euthanasia”
Igniting the Flame, Aug 27, Finger Lakes R – “pulled up in distress…euthanized on the track”
Catchy, Aug 29, Saratoga R – “suffered a catastrophic injury, fell, euthanized on track”
General Jackson, Aug 30, Del Mar R – “catastrophic injury to RF”
Copper N Cash, Aug 30, Elko R – “broke down after race”
Black Silver, Aug 30, Saratoga R – “severe fractures deemed to be inoperable”
Oishi, Sep 1, Colonial R
Alberto Cantino, Sep 7, Saratoga S – “RH fracture during shipping” (two years old)
Ellie, Sep 8, Los Alamitos S
Greymoor, Sep 10, Kentucky R – “suffered catastrophic injury, humanely euthanized”
Boogaard, Sep 11, Delaware R – “fell…expired on the track” (first ever race)
Magnolia Prime, Sep 13, Delaware R – “injured in the paddock, euthanized”
Abadon, Sep 13, Los Alamitos S
Bandera de Mexico, Sep 14, Los Alamitos R – “fell, ambulanced, euthanized”
Billy the Greek, Sep 14, Mountaineer R – “pulled up…euthanized on track”
Silver Skillet, Sep 15, Belmont T – “reared and collapsed – diagnosis, sudden death”
Slingshot Engaged, Sep 15, Will Rogers R – “fell, euthanized on the track”
Yes Sir Colonel, Sep 20, Parx R – “collapsed…cardiovascular event” (66th race)
Uncle Hulka, Sep 20, Saratoga T – “horse flipped over, sustaining severe head trauma”
Sgt. Garcia, Sep 21, Churchill R – “suffered injury…euthanized”
Rainbow Trout, Sep 23, Mountaineer R – “took a bad step…euthanized on track”
Rosies Cornet, Sep 27, Delaware R – “went wrong”
Micro Brewsky, Sep 27, Meadowlands R – “stumbled badly, injured, ambulance, euthanized”
Twinspiredjoey, Sep 28, Mountaineer R – “injured, euthanized on track”
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jul-Sep, Gulfstream R
unidentified (name concealed by Florida/HISA), Jul-Sep, Gulfstream R
Cardinale, Oct 2, Delaware R – “fell…euthanized”
Chess Master, Oct 3, Belmont T – “became ataxic, collapsed, and died while exiting track”
Warm Springs, Oct 4, Los Alamitos R
Big Nash, Oct 6, Santa Anita T
Gotta Lotta Tempo, Oct 10, Keeneland R – “fell…euthanized”
Virtual Kiss, Oct 10, Yonkers R – “horse injury/death, 1st race”
Cielo, Oct 11, Keeneland R – “fell…euthanized”
Ocala Rocket, Oct 12, Gulfstream R – “pulled up while in distress, euthanized on track”
More Than a Dream, Oct 14, Horseshoe R – “fell…euthanized”
Mirinda, Oct 18, Los Alamitos R – “took a bad step”
Bonus Tornado, Oct 19, Los Alamitos R (euth Oct 26) – “bad step”
Starry Heavens, Oct 19, Santa Anita T
Goatski, Oct 22, Santa Anita S
Silent Scheme, Oct 25, Belmont T – “collision [with below] – broken neck”
More for Sure, Oct 25, Belmont T – “collision [with above] – catastrophic injury”
Your Trophy Girl, Oct 28, Mountaineer R – “took a bad step, euthanized on track”
Capo Di Tutti, Oct 29, Belmont T – “[multiple] fractures, euthanized” (two years old)
Esmeray, Oct 30, Del Mar R – “suffered a catastrophic injury”
Svf Cash Deposit, Oct 30, Vernon S – “euthanized due to long-illness infection” (10 years old)
She’s Quality, Nov 1, Del Mar R – “pelvic fracture”
Kaholo, Nov 2, Gulfstream R – “fell…euthanized on track” (two years old)
Prince of Danger, Nov 2, Gulfstream R – “lost action…euthanized on track” (three years old)
Sweet Rhythm, Nov 8, Aqueduct R – “fell heavily…euthanized on track” (two years old)
Tame the Tiger, Nov 8, Los Alamitos T
Cayce in Gray, Nov 9, Los Alamitos T (two years old)
Watdoyousay Jose, Nov 11, Belmont T – “collapsed and died at 5/8 pole” (three years old)
Gonna Be Possible, Nov 12, Finger Lakes S – “found in stall unable to rise, euthanized” (three years old)
Cara’s Dreamchaser, Nov 13, Aqueduct R – “[multiple] fractures, apparatus failure”
Heavyweight Champs, Nov 14, Aqueduct R – “sustained catastrophic injury…euthanized on track”
Scooch Over, Nov 15, Churchill R – “fell”
Whole Shebang, Nov 17, Santa Anita T
Wonder of You, Nov 19, Churchill R – “suffered catastrophic injury…humanely euthanized”
Inspirational, Nov 20, Santa Anita S
Grace the Law, Nov 21, Gulfstream R – “pulled up…euthanized on track”
B Ratifyed, Nov 23, Los Alamitos R
Backside Ace, Nov 23, Los Alamitos R
Champions Run, Nov 23, Los Alamitos R
Gamblingterror, Nov 25, Yonkers R – “euthanized after the 2nd race”
Operation Sunrise, Nov 27, Churchill R – “suffered catastrophic injury…humanely euthanized”
Apollitical Maverick, Nov 27, Los Alamitos S
Five Bars, Nov 29, Belmont T – “catastrophic neck injury” (two years old)
Bucks Some, Dec 1, Parx R – “injured…euthanized” (10 years old, 87th race)
Clemson Cutie, Dec 1, Santa Anita S
Somebodylovesyou, Dec 9, Mountaineer R – “took a bad step…euthanized on track”
The Golden Gorilla, Dec 11, Aqueduct R – “suffered injury, transported off, euthanized”
Stanley Cartel, Dec 13, Los Alamitos R – “fell…euthanized”
M J’s Yoshida, Dec 15, Belmont T – “fell resulting in hind-leg paralysis…euthanized”
Less Is More, Dec 18, Santa Anita T
Brody, Dec 20, Turfway R – “suffered injury…humanely euthanized”
Chosen Son, Dec 21, Santa Anita T
Meadowbranch Ricky, Dec 22, Monticello R – “broke down at 1/4 pole”
Within The Wild, Dec 23, Monticello R – “broke down prior to race 4”

The Killing Fields: Dead Racehorses at the Various Tracks (465, and counting)

Arizona
Turf Paradise:

Arkansas
Oaklawn Park: 9 dead racehorses

California
Del Mar: 5 dead racehorses
Los Alamitos Race Course: 32 dead racehorses
Santa Anita Park: 19 dead racehorses
San Luis Rey:
Cal Expo: 5 dead racehorses

Colorado
Arapahoe Park:

Delaware
Delaware Park: 7 dead racehorses

Florida
Gulfstream Park: 19 dead racehorses
Tampa Bay Downs: 10 dead racehorses
Palm Meadows Training Facility: 7 dead racehorses
Ocala “Under-Tack Show”: 1 dead racehorse

Illinois
Fairmount Park: 7 dead racehorses
Hawthorne Race Course: 1 dead racehorse
Suburban Downs: 1 dead racehorse
Illinois State Fair: 1 dead racehorse

Indiana
Horseshoe: 13 dead racehorses
Hoosier Park:

Iowa
Prairie Meadows:

Kentucky
Churchill Downs: 19 dead racehorses
Ellis Park: 1 dead racehorse
Keeneland: 18 dead racehorses
Kentucky Downs: 1 dead racehorse
Sandy Ridge: 1 dead racehorse
Turfway Park: 13 dead racehorse
HighPointe Training Center: 3 dead racehorses
Triple Diamonds Training Center: 1 dead racehorse

Louisiana
Delta Downs:
Evangeline Downs:
Fair Grounds: 1 dead racehorse
Louisiana Downs:

Maryland
Laurel Park: 15 dead racehorses
Pimlico Race Course:
Timonium: 1 dead racehorse
Rosecroft Raceway:

Massachusetts
Plainridge:

Minnesota
Canterbury Park: 2 dead racehorses
Running Aces Racetrack: 1 dead racehorse

Montana
Great Falls:

Nebraska
Columbus Racing:
Fonner Park: 2 dead racehorses
Horsemen’s Park:
Lincoln Race Course:

Nevada
Elko Fair: 1 dead racehorse

New Jersey
Monmouth Park: 9 dead racehorses
Meadowlands: 2 dead racehorses

New Mexico
Albuquerque:
Ruidoso Downs: 9 dead racehorses
Sunland Park:
Sunray Park: 2 dead racehorses
Zia Park:

New York
Aqueduct Racetrack: 10 dead racehorses
Belmont Park: 28 dead racehorses
Finger Lakes Racetrack: 14 dead racehorses
Saratoga Race Course: 21 dead racehorses
Buffalo Raceway: 1 dead racehorse
Monticello Raceway: 3 dead racehorses
Saratoga Harness: 1 dead racehorse
Vernon Downs: 4 dead racehorses
Yonkers Raceway: 4 dead racehorses

North Dakota
Chippewa Downs:
North Dakota Horse Park:

Ohio
Belterra Park: 3 dead racehorses
Mahoning Valley: 10 dead racehorses
Thistledown: 7 dead racehorses
Dayton Raceway:
Miami Valley: 1 dead racehorse
Northfield Park: 6 dead racehorses
Scioto Downs: 2 dead racehorses

Oklahoma
Fair Meadows: 3 dead racehorses
Remington Park: 7 dead racehorses
Will Rogers Downs: 2 dead racehorses

Oregon
Grants Pass:

Pennsylvania
Parx Racing: 28 dead racehorses
Penn National: 11 dead racehorses
Presque Isle Downs: 5 dead racehorses
Harrah’s: 2 dead racehorses
Meadows:

South Carolina
Camden (The Carolina Cup Steeplechase): 1 dead racehorse

Texas
Lone Star Park: 9 dead racehorses
Retama Park:
Sam Houston Park: 7 dead racehorses
Gillespie County Fair:

Virginia
Colonial Downs: 2 dead racehorses

Washington
Emerald Downs:

West Virginia
Charles Town Races: 20 dead racehorses
Mountaineer Racetrack: 14 dead racehorses

Wyoming
Energy Downs:
Sweetwater Downs:
Wyoming Downs:

Sources:
Arizona Department of Gaming
California Horse Racing Board
Colorado Department of Revenue
Delaware Racing Commission
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Idaho Racing Commission
Illinois Racing Board
Indiana Horse Racing Commission
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Louisiana Racing Commission
Maine Department of Agriculture
Maryland Racing Commission
Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Michigan Gaming Control Board
Minnesota Racing Commission
Montana Department of Commerce
Nebraska State Racing Commission
Nevada Gaming Control Board
New Jersey Racing Commission
New Mexico Racing Commission
New York State Gaming Commission
North Dakota Racing Commission
Ohio State Racing Commission
Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission
Oregon Racing Commission
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Texas Racing Commission
Virginia Racing Commission
Washington Horse Racing Commission
West Virginia Racing Commission
Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission
Equibase
The Jockey Club
National Steeplechase Association
Press
Track Officials

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. That said, my information is only as good as the information I receive. If it can be proved that a horse appears in error, I will dutifully remove.

Patrick Battuello