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"Lost his tongue tie, had trouble breathing, and was eased."
Some notes from the Delaware Park stewards thus far this month. Note: Not including the ones below, there have been 31 vet scratches for injury or sickness in Oct. Oct 1: The claims for This Run’s for You, Mystical Merlin, and Slay Sadie Slay were voided for “unsoundness.” Oct 7: Sharon’s Prince was scratched for…
Eight More Confirmed Kills on West Virginia Tracks
I have confirmed that the following horses are indeed dead after being ambulanced off in WV races. Note: All but Zaddy and Aunt Nan were “For Sale” the day they were killed. Pupil, in the 7th at Mountaineer Jul 13. He was three; this was his 14th time under the whip. Primary exploiters: Jabdiel Castillo,…
An "Opening Day" Kill at Mahoning
Today is Opening Day at Mahoning, and nothing says Opening Day like a kill. In the 2nd – yes, 2nd – race, this for Tuned to the Moon: “pressed the early pace before taking a bad step at the 3/16 pole and was injured, being euthanized on track.” Clunky grammar aside, the chartwriter tells us…
The Ambulance Report for Last Week
The following horses were injured in U.S. races last week and had to be removed from the track by “equine ambulance.” While fates remain unknown at this time, please know we will eventually get kill confirmations on many if not most via our FOIA reporting. Mm Flying Eagle at Will Rogers In the Queue at…
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