This from the Stewards’ Report for the Tryon Steeplechase in North Carolina Apr 13: “Larger Than Life fell at the 8th fence and was euthanized off course.” The stewards closed their report thus: “The course was in excellent condition and the event ran smoothly. Credit to [the] staff for a well-run event. Special recognition should…

From the stewards at Keeneland… Apr 5:”Spinning Class was injured in the paddock, scratched.” “Choate was injured in the post parade, scratched.” Apr 6:”Here Mi Song was injured in the starting gate, scratched.” Apr 11:”The claim [sale] of Luke was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List.” Apr 12:”The claim of Aged Truth was…

Last week at the CHRB’s monthly meeting, after Equine Medical Director Jeff Blea gave his death report, this exchange between Blea and Chairman Greg Ferraro took place: Ferraro: “Our injury rate, death rate, is creeping up. Do you have any solutions, reasons, comments about that?” Blea: “Solutions, no. Reasons, each one is unique.” First, on…

For the second straight day, a track opened its “season” with a kill. One day after Aw Ite perished at Mountaineer, this befell Askin for a Baskin in the 7th at Thistledown: “chased the early pace, suffered a catastrophic injury past the half mile pole…and was euthanized.” He was six years old; ’twas his 43rd…