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Horse Kills at U.S. Tracks
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Last Week…
Chart notes from U.S. Thoroughbred and Quarterhorse races last week. Tater and Tot “appeared in distress” at Finger LakesRap Artist “vanned off” at LouisianaLady P “took a bad step, euthanized on track” at MountaineerFast Verdict “vanned off” at LouisianaSweet Pea Dash “bled, vanned off” at DeltaBolie “vanned off” at LouisianaBouldering “vanned off” at EvangelineFreddymo Factor…
Horseracing Has Always Been Cruel
The following photo was taken right before the start of the 1914 Kentucky Derby. Please note the “bullwhip” being applied to one of that year’s entrants: Now, let’s turn our attention to this video of trainer Dale Hiteman beating his tethered, terrified, physically-compromised (preexisting, permanent neck injury) two-year-old, Princess Laa, last year (our full post…
“Sustained Fatal Injury” at Charles Town; “Broke Down” at Monticello
This, according to the chartwriter, happened at Charles Town last night: “Good Buzz raced at the rail on the turn and came along for third, [then] sustained a fatal injury while being pulled up…and had to be euthanized on the track.” It was not a total loss for Good Buzz’s exploiters (Jeannie Pantazes, Rhea Pennella,…
Animal Abuse, in Full Public View
In the most recent harness rulings, the following appeared under “Whipping Violations.” (Note: As there are about the same number of “violations” each week, the fines are clearly not functioning as deterrents. Therefore, they are irrelevant and I am not citing them. None of these drivers, of course, received suspensions.) Thomas Tharps, Northfield, Apr 27:…
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