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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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Animal Cruelty, in Full Public View
Some notes from the stewards at two recent steeplechases… At the “Middleburg Spring Races” in Virginia Apr 20, two horses were reported as fallers, Cool Jet and By the Riverside (he after “tiring”). The stewards offered no updates. Incidentally, this was By the Riverside’s third ever race – and his third “did not finish.” The…
How Many of These Horses Are Already Dead?
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. C V Ronin Legacy “fell, DNF” at HorseshoeTough Workout “fell, DNF” at ParxNottoway “appeared in distress” at Finger LakesMap of Life “vanned off” at ParxOverly Critical “vanned off” at DelawareLittle Luca “vanned off” at AqueductHunter Scott “fell, vanned off” at BelterraPresent Time “vanned off” at…
At Least One Kill on Preakness Day
A world away from the smoke and mirrors at Pimlico yesterday, death visited Parx. This, in the words of the chartwriter, was the fate of 3-year-old Evolutionary in the 3rd race: “fell while suffering a catastrophic injury near the far turn and was subsequently euthanized.” To my surprise, the replay for this race is still…
Inconvenient Facts – Horses Killed, That Is – on Preakness Day
A reminder, on Preakness Day: Some of the horses killed on (racing or training) Maryland tracks last year. Goldbar”The horse collapsed but was able to stand again. The horse collapsed a second time [and had a] seizure. Membranes then turned dark red. Blood poured from the nose following euthanasia. Suspected thorax trauma.” Goldbar was three…
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