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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…
Yes, Horses Are Smart
(Note: I like to re-post this every couple of years as a reminder.) Up until very recently, knowledge and appreciation of the equine mind has been noticeably lacking. Sure, we’ve learned rudimentary things about horses through the years, but only enough to breed and maintain pliability. Now, though, scientific curiosity is leading some to dig…
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