Through a FOIA request to the Maryland Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks in 2018. Please note, however, that when asked about “non-racing” deaths (colic, laminitis, etc.), the Commission responded thus: “We do not have records regarding off track horses.” So, obviously, this list is incomplete.
Not Above Love, January 7, Laurel T
“condyle”
D. K. Two Step, January 12, Laurel R
“condyle”
No Love Lost, January 14, Laurel R
“cannon”
Vua Saigon, January 26, Laurel R
“ankle”
Vim, February 3, Laurel R (euthanized February 4)
“sesamoid”
Arrivano, February 4, Laurel R
“fetlock”
Summer Gems, February 16, Laurel T
“right front”
Gato Dolce, March 10, Laurel R
“ankle”
Bandits Glory, March 23, Laurel T
“fracture”
Admiral Alexis, March 25, Laurel T
“fracture”
Little Jimmy B, March 29, Laurel T
“condyle”
Raging Regina, March 31, Laurel T
“condyle”
Sticksandbricks, April 14, Laurel T
“knee”
Ice On the Severn, April 14, Laurel R
“pastern”
Tango Delta, April 14, Laurel R
“ankle”
Colonel Crawford, May 17, Pimlico R
“ankle”
Awesome Alma, May 24, Pimlico R
“ankles” (yes, both)
Ok Braveheart, June 10, Ocean R
“collapse”
Asian Trick, June 20, Laurel T
“left front”
Royal Pass, June 24, Laurel R
“collapse” (two years old)
Minor Legend, July 14, Laurel R
“sesamoid”
Kaitain, July 14, Laurel R (euthanized July 21)
“left hind”
Defenestration, July 15, Laurel T
“sesamoid”
Markeesa, July 15, Laurel R
“cannon”
Amigo, July 15, Laurel R
“shoulder”
Archie’s Revenge, July 22, Laurel R
“ankle”
Menorah Lora, July 28, Laurel R
“sesamoid”
Amplify, August 16, Laurel R
“fetlock”
Tiz a Trill, August 24, Laurel T
“right front”
X Tra Real, September 13, Pimlico T
“collapse” (four years old)
Crafty Estate, September 14, Laurel R
“collapse” (six years old)
Simpson, September 14, Laurel R
“left front”
Skrilla, September 30, Pimlico T
“right front”
Straight Tequila, October 5, Laurel R
“ankle”
Rubys Fire, October 5, Laurel R
“knee”
Inorbit, October 14, Laurel T
“sesamoid”
Yankee’s Milestone, November 8, Laurel T
“right front”
Reedini, November 9, Laurel T
“right front”
Dove Dynasty, November 9, Laurel T
“condyle”
Whateverybodywants, November 14, Laurel T
“screw failure”
Adversary, November 22, Laurel R
“cannon”
Candlestick Nic, December 8, Laurel R
“cannon”
Hazana, December 10, Laurel T
“femur”

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