Horseracing Wrongs
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Horseracing Wrongs
11h ago
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 ..read more
Horseracing Wrongs
11h ago
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 ..read more
Horseracing Wrongs
1d ago
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 ..read more
Horseracing Wrongs
3d ago
Mountaineer opened its “season” last night – with a kill. The full chart note for Aw Ite in the 8th race: “Aw Ite took a bad step pulling up on the turn and was euthanized on track.” That’s it, just another life snuffed. Aw was seven; this was his 55th turn under the whip. His ..read more
Horseracing Wrongs
4d ago
Under its “Equine Safety Report,” Keeneland released this yesterday: “During race 5, #2 February Son sustained an injury and was attended to by an expert team of veterinarians led by KHRC Chief Vet Dr. Nick Smith in consultation with Dr. Stuart Brown, Vice President of Equine Safety at Keeneland. Given the extent of the injury ..read more
Horseracing Wrongs
5d ago
The following is but a sampling of horses killed at U.S. tracks last year (full list here). Please note that I have not included kills that took place in California, Maryland, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, for those states provided the most (excruciating) detail and merit stand-alone views – California, Maryland, Kentucky, Oklahoma. (Although I noted ages ..read more
Horseracing Wrongs
6d ago
Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks thus far this year. Amani’s Eagle, Jan 12, Laurel R (euth Jan 13) “Horse pulled up lame near the 1/2 pole and was vanned off. Radiographs the next day indicated a comminuted fracture, severe fraying, and ..read more