Royal King, says the NYS Gaming Commission, broke down training at Belmont Friday and was euthanized the following day. He was five years old and had been put to the whip 15 times, most recently Oct 31.
On this, one of the most reflective days on the calendar, let us remember the fallen – horseracing’s confirmed victims this year (with more to follow with our FOIA reporting).
Derby Prospect, Jan 1, Santa Anita T – “collapsed while training and died spontaneously”
Strat Mo Matic, Jan 2, Belmont T – “horse broke down at the 1/2 pole”
River City Rocker, Jan 2, Parx R – “injured herself in the starting gate”
Celtic Treasure, Jan 3, Parx R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Sassy But Smart, Jan 3, Turfway T – “became unstable, collapsed, and died”
Scoop Dawg, Jan 4, Parx S – “illness, euthanized”
Neolithic Nation, Jan 4, Turfway R – “severe epistaxis, frank blood in trachea”
I’m Free, Jan 5, Churchill T – “open, comminuted fracture; [multiple] torn ligaments”
Walker’s Win, Jan 6, Oaklawn R – “vanned off, euthanized”
Two Emmys, Jan 7, Fair Grounds T – “fell near finish line after breaking his leg”
Df Fabulous Jackie, Jan 7, Sunland T – “[multiple] fractures”
Hesa Party Wagon, Jan 7, Sunland R – “went down – fractured vertebrae”
Where’s Chris, Jan 8, Belmont T – “broadsided another horse, staggered, fell, euthanized”
Constitutionlawyer, Jan 8, Belmont T – “broadsided, became progressively weaker, died”
Intercept, Jan 8, Penn T – “sudden death” (10 years old)
Despite Odds, Jan 9, Laurel T – “apparent heart attack”
The Method, Jan 10, Penn R – “sudden death” (50th race)
Diamond Collector, Jan 11, Aqueduct R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Ilikefunsize, Jan 12, Charles Town T – “humerus fracture”
Amani’s Eagle, Jan 12, Laurel R (euth Jan 13) – “comminuted fracture, ruptured ligaments”
Tiz the Big One, Jan 12, Sam Houston R – “compound fracture”
Janets Jay Jay, Jan 13, Delta R – “comminuted fracture”
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Jan 13, HighPointe S – “protrusion of small intestine”
Tuna N Stamps, Jan 13, Laurel R – “LF fetlock open and disarticulated, RF fetlock open”
Gentle Seas, Jan 14, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Spotlight Rainbow, Jan 15, Golden Gate S – “intestinal rupture, release of contents”
Alshujaa, Jan 16, Fairmount S – “severe, chronic laminitis – tip of P3 pointing to the sole”
Lutie Mo, Jan 18, Delta R – “open, disarticulated fetlock”
Truest of True, Jan 18, Santa Anita T – “[multiple] catastrophic fractures [both forelimbs]”
All About Fly, Jan 20, Los Alamitos S – “horse [died] after coming in contact with fence”
Holy Smarty, Jan 21, Fairmount S – “died, had been colicky for ten days”
Pretty Gar, Jan 23, Parx S – “illness, euthanized” (two years old, being trained for debut)
Hoppity Hooper, Jan 24, Charles Town R (euth Feb 6) – “luxated fetlock”
Bentworth, Jan 24, Los Alamitos T – “[multiple] muscle ruptures, both hind legs”
Gold Creations, Jan 25, Charles Town T – “sudden death” (two years old)
Binding Agreement, Jan 25, Fair Grounds R – “open fracture”
Lost in Tahiti, Jan 25, Mahoning R – “fracture, possible extension through entire [bone]”
Fast Clip, Jan 25, Mahoning R – “horse suffered a catastrophic injury”
Tamanrassett, Jan 25, Turf T – “fell: tearing and compression of the spinal cord”
Maverick Rose, Jan 26, Golden Gate T
Phenom Seelster, Jan 26, Meadowlands R – “sudden death: rupture of pulmonary artery”
I Win Again, Jan 26, Santa Anita T – “complete, displaced, comminuted humerus fracture”
O B’s, Jan 27, Golden Gate R – “took a bad step, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Luxury Brand, Jan 27, Los Alamitos R – “[multiple] compound fractures, both front limbs”
Amcrest Kitty, Jan 27, Sam Houston R – “disarticulated fetlock, euthanized on track”
Jess Is Valiant, Jan 27, Sunland T – “tibial fracture”
Disruptor Man, Jan 27, Turf T – “comminuted fracture, shards of bone in musculature”
Positive Force, Jan 30, Penn S – “illness, euthanized”
Dove At Dawn, Jan 30, Turfway T – “open fracture, multiple missing fragments”
Yes She Can, Feb 1, Belmont S – “found dead in stall”
Lucky Royal Flash, Feb 1, Charles Town R – “MC3 fracture, euthanized on the track”
One Wild Woman, Feb 1, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Tiz a Journey, Feb 1, Sunland R – “went down and passed” (three years old)
Izzit Midnight, Feb 2, Keeneland T – “comminuted fracture, [multiple] tears/ruptures”
Dignified, Feb 2, Sunland T – “fractured scapula”
Cute Curls, Feb 3, Belmont S – “acute neurological symptoms, euthanized”
Qautro Tacos, Feb 3, Sunland T – “[multiple] fractures”
Mystic Creed, Feb 4, Fair Grounds R – “open fracture”
Adventuresome, Feb 4, San Luis Rey T – “multiple fractures, multiple torn ligaments”
Exceed Speed Limit, Feb 4, San Luis Rey T – “sudden death post work” (six years old)
Seattle Fog, Feb 4, Turf S – “duodeno-jejunal strangulation, sepsis”
Hit Me I’m Lucky, Feb 5, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Twirling Ginny, Feb 5, Turf T (euth Feb 10) – “multifocal wounds with septicemia”
Wile E Peyote, Feb 6, Mahoning T – “[multiple] severely displaced fractures”
Dromes Day Gal (sic), Feb 7, Sunland T – “incident happened during workout”
Hi Yo Silver, Feb 8, Charles Town T – “displaced fracture”
Soulology, Feb 8, Delta R – “compound, comminuted fracture”
Vallelujah, Feb 9, Belmont S – “found dead” (four years old)
Whiskey Red, Feb 10, Delta R – “died – external hemorrhage” (he bled out)
Oil Money, Feb 10, Delta R – “open fracture”
Runway Hit, Feb 10, Sam Houston R – “flipped, fatal head trauma” (two years old)
Before You Go Go, Feb 11, Gulfstream R – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Corona de Vado, Feb 11, Sunland R – “bilateral suspensory rupture”
Signore Nino, Feb 12, Mahoning T – “injured shoulder, humanely euthanized”
Frank N Ducky, Feb 12, Mahoning R – “horse collapsed and died after wire”
Klaatubarada Nikto, Feb 12, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Son of Reality, Feb 15, Fair Grounds R – “trauma”
Federal Offense, Feb 16, Laurel R – “catastrophic comminuted fracture, four large pieces”
Claddagh Cure, Feb 16, Santa Anita S – “small intestinal incarceration”
Pauls Special Knight, Feb 16, Sunland R – “ruptured large vessel, possible heart attack”
Bolts Babe, Feb 17, Horseshoe S – “muscular hemorrhage all limbs”
Hot Caviar, Feb 18, Fonner R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Big Switch, Feb 18, Santa Anita T – “[multiple] displaced fractures, ligament trauma”
Chilaka, Feb 18, Turf T – “comminuted fracture, approximately five fragments”
J Z’s Fine Wine, Feb 19, Fairmount S – “severe, acute hemorrhage within nasal cavity”
Press My Bets, Feb 19, Parx R – “pulled up, vanned off, euthanized”
Music Melody, Feb 20, Belmont S – “inoperable colic without improvement”
Dreamers Luck, Feb 20, Churchill T – “complete, comminuted fracture to LH limb”
Scarlet Tanager, Feb 21, Charles Town R – “shattered sesamoids, euthanized on track”
Doc KW, Feb 21, Tioga T – “took a misstep, non-operable fracture, euthanized”
Imma Tank, Feb 22, Cal Expo T
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Feb 22, Turfway T – “complete, displaced humerus fracture”
Jaxjaxxorjacks, Feb 23, Charles Town R – “pastern fracture”
Madurai, Feb 23, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Special Corona, Feb 23, Remington T – “fractured radius” (two years old)
Dereka’s Bluff, Feb 24, Charles Town R – “was fatally injured midway on the turn”
Candy Island, Feb 24, Mahoning R – “broke down mid-stretch”
Texacana, Feb 26, Sam Houston S – “death due to colic” (three years old)
Mad Wish, Feb 27, Fairmount T – “complete humerus fracture with displacement”
Happy Charlie, Feb 28, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
Arya Charming, Feb 28, Charles Town R – “eased, unsaddled, euthanized on track”
Pour Dompter, Feb 28, Los Alamitos T – “trotting, collapsed, died a few minutes later”
Zoomin Sly, Feb 28, Louisiana R – “open, displaced fracture”
Emperor’s Gold, Feb 28, Mahoning R (euth Feb 29) – “vanned off, went down in its stall”
Little Toro, Feb 29, Monticello R – “broke down and euthanized”
Pure Nonsense, Mar 1, Charles Town R – “pulled up with fatal injury, euthanized on track”
Yo Baby, Mar 1, Golden Gate T – “musculoskeletal”
Honest Coop, Mar 1, San Luis Rey S (two years old)
Congruent, Mar 2, Gulfstream R – “took a bad step…euthanized”
Jm Black Night, Mar 2, Retama T – “humerus fracture” (two years old, first timed workout)
Million Dollar Sky, Mar 2, Triple Diamonds T – “[multiple] fractures, tears, ruptures”
Dial Uncle Joey, Mar 3, Fonner R – “fell, broke neck, died”
J Ps Harley Glider, Mar 3, Fonner R – “collided with another horse, euthanized”
You Be Gator Bait, Mar 3, Fonner R – “collided with [above], euthanized”
Jlb Eye Am Sonic, Mar 3, Sunland R – “tarsal fracture”
Keen Intention, Mar 4, Will Rogers R – “[multiple] ankle fractures”
Jalen Journey, Mar 5, Sam Houston T – “fell, no pulse or heart rate – acute death”
Sir Atticus, Mar 5, Santa Anita T – “[multiple: at least four] open, displaced fractures”
Vallarand, Mar 6, Belmont T (euth May 14) – “ankle injury, hospital, health declined”
Big N Bad Brad, Mar 6, Buffalo R – “took a bad step, broke cannon”
Burano, Mar 6, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Halosnheaven, Mar 6, Turf T – “[multiple] fractures, [multiple] ruptures, [multiple] tears”
Pycfunnspecial, Mar 8, Remington T – “[multiple] ankle fractures” (two years old)
Girona, Mar 8, Sam Houston R – “[multiple] fractures”
Alligator Arms, Mar 9, Charles Town R – “hemorrhage, sudden death” (four years old)
Vershina, Mar 10, Hawthorne S – “horse died in stall around 5:30 pm” (two years old)
Trailing Monster, Mar 11, Keeneland T (euth Mar 13) – “displaced fracture”
So Softly, Mar 11, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Ellie Warrior, Mar 11, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Pobrecito, Mar 11, Turf T – “severe comminuted fracture”
Americas Favorite, Mar 13, Los Alamitos T – “fell: complete, displaced scapular fractures”
Midtown Rose, Mar 15, Aqueduct R (euth Jun 25) – “injury, vanned off, euthanized”
Belt Parkway, Mar 15, Parx T – “injured, euthanized”
Sikum, Mar 16, Fair Grounds R – “open, disarticulated fetlock”
Matanzas Creek, Mar 16, Santa Anita R – “irreparable injuries to his right front fetlock”
Cartel Chickie, Mar 16, Sunland R – “fractured tibia”
Who’s Better, Mar 17, Meadows S – “illness, euthanized”
Cheshire Kid, Mar 18, Emerald S – “anaphylactic shock” (three years old)
Derby War, Mar 18, Santa Anita S – “pelvic fractures, exsanguination [bled out]”
Tres Vite, Mar 19, Emerald T – “fractured shoulder”
Wahine Meanie, Mar 19, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Stroke of Vangogh, Mar 20, Golden Gate T – “[multiple] displaced fractures”
Long Cool, Mar 22, Fonner R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Remunzel, Mar 22, Keeneland T – “complete, displaced, severely comminuted fracture”
Faithful Fortunes, Mar 23, Sunland R – “found dead in stall [three hours after race]”
Wild Thinker, Mar 22, Keeneland T – “fell, unable to rise: complete, displaced fracture”
Pv Lethal Cartel, Mar 22, Remington R – “fractured humerus”
Paradise Drive, Mar 24, Gulfstream R – “pulled up, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Princesa Del Rey, Mar 24, Sunland R – “comminuted fetlock fracture”
Spirit of Navarone, Mar 27, Sunland T – “complete, comminuted MC3 fracture”
Magic Storm, Mar 27, Turf R – “[multiple] comminuted fractures, lacerated ligament”
Sailing Away, Mar 27, Turf R – “open wound, bone comminuted and sticking out”
Malibu Time, Mar 27, Turfway R (euth Mar 28) – “displaced fracture, extensive damage”
Pine Valley, Mar 30, Belmont T – “broke down near the 3/16 pole”
Bless Bless, Mar 30, Camden R – “cooled out lame…euthanized”
Flash Me the Price, Mar 30, Sunland R – “EIPH during race, bled out in barn”
Collect Dis Money, Mar 30, Turf S – “horse collapsed and died”
Incitatus Moon, Mar 31, Sunland T
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Gulfstream R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Oaklawn R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Jan-Mar, Tampa Bay R
Overindulgence, Apr 1, Churchill T – “died: lumbar fracture”
Listentoyourheart, Apr 4, Aqueduct R – “euthanized due to severity [of] fractures”
Dardick Vic, Apr 5, Cal Expo R
War of Ages, Apr 5, Gulfstream R – “fell, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Dram Fast, Apr 5, Keeneland T – “displaced fracture, large amount of hemorrhage”
Shaza Cowgirl, Apr 5, Remington R – “severe sacral and lumbar fractures”
Buffalo Run, Apr 5, Santa Anita T
Rb Secret Seis, Apr 5, Sunland R – “internal bleed out, died”
Joyflwariorprincss, Apr 5, Turfway T (euth May 7) – “laminitis in all four limbs”
Going to the Lead, Apr 7, Laurel S – “severe pain and distress: GI rupture”
Fairy Tale Bliss, Apr 8, Turf S – “cellulitis and vasculitis affecting all four legs”
Betabcool N, Apr 9, Rosecroft R – “after completing the race, [horse] collapsed and died”
Secret Melody, Apr 10, Evangeline R – “multiple fractures, soft-tissue rupture”
Frosten, Apr 10, Ocala T (one-year-old)
So Many Stories, Apr 11, Evangeline R – “multiple fractures”
Feeling, Apr 11, Finger Lakes T – “cardiac event following training” (four years old)
Ima Fun Guy, Apr 11, Lone Star T – “[multiple] fractures” (two years old)
Moonlit Night, Apr 12, Cal Expo R
Flip’s Dream, Apr 13, Aqueduct R – “collapsed and died on the track” (four years old)
Mad Maude, Apr 13, Northfield R – “shattered pastern”
Willsherwontshe, Apr 13, Sunray T – “suspensory failure”
Larger Than Life, Apr 13, Tryon R – “fell…euthanized off course”
Mr. McMahon, Apr 14, Laurel T – “catastrophic comminuted fracture of MC3”
Strawberry Kwik, Apr 16, Finger Lakes T – “suffered a fractured shoulder”
Mr Chubbs, Apr 16, HighPointe T – “fracture with compression of bone into cavity”
Cashanova, Apr 17, Turf S – “septic peritonitis caused by perforation of the ileal wall”
February Son, Apr 19, Keeneland R – “fell, slid under rail, unconscious, euthanized”
Baffin’s Best Shot, Apr 19, Lone Star R – “[multiple] fractures” (two years old)
Texas Star, Apr 19, Lone Star R – witness: “lifeless on track” (three years old)
One Two Tres Aces, Apr 19, Los Alamitos S – “in distress, seizure, died” (two years old)
Coltonator, Apr 21, Keeneland T – “significant [damage] to [three limbs]”
Aw Ite, Apr 21, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture, euthanized on track”
Maximo Rc, Apr 21, Turf S – “horse fell and passed”
Seven Nation Army, Apr 22, Belmont T – “sustained catastrophic injury, fell, euthanized”
Askin for a Baskin, Apr 22, Thistledown R – “open, comminuted, dislocated fetlock”
Magnetron, Apr 23, Charles Town S – “colic” (nine years old, 80 races, last one Mar 28)
West Star, Apr 24, Pimlico S – “laminitis, all four feet; sepsis”
Skidstream, Apr 24, Thistledown T – “large slab fracture”
Mailman’s a Flyer, Apr 25, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures, euthanized on track”
Tres Seis Sizziling, Apr 25, Remington R – “fractured skull”
Login Required, Apr 26, Aqueduct R – “collapsed after wire, died, unknown cause”
Authorize, Apr 26, Aqueduct R – “horse collapsed, euthanized on track”
Two Chuckles, Apr 26, Belmont S – “infection, euthanized”
Dial Her, Apr 26, Charles Town T – “sesamoid fracture”
Celtic Currency, Apr 26, Finger Lakes T – “fractured shoulder, euthanized”
Rhettt, Apr 27, Delta R – “open fracture”
Lucky Sophia, Apr 29, Laurel T – “[horse] was near 3/4 pole when rider heard/felt a pop”
Practically Broke, Apr 29, Santa Anita S – “septicemia with hemorrhagic pneumonia”
Gray Pearl, Apr 29, Will Rogers R – “[multiple] ankle fractures”
Matt Doyle, Apr 30, Finger Lakes S – “unresolved pneumonia”
Giant’s Brite Eye, Apr 30, Turf R – “[multiple] comminuted fractures”
Rh Double Six, May 1, Delta R – “acute compound, comminuted fracture”
Missed the Boat, May 1, Emerald S – “colic” (had been raced 57 times, most recently Apr 11)
Jill’s Combustion, May 1, Finger Lakes T – “[broke] both forelimbs, euthanized on track”
Annina Dreams, May 1, Hawthorne T – “fractured humerus”
Tyler’s Tribe, May 1, Oaklawn T – “collapsed trachea”
Jet Set Juliet, May 1, Parx S – “illness, euthanized”
Rock Me Amadeus, May 1, Tampa Bay R – “hit gate, vanned off, [euthanized]”
Rent Free, May 2, Charles Town S – “colic” (three years old)
Sharpenyourfaith, May 2, Fairmount T – “sudden death, copious amount of dark red fluid”
Exemplified, May 2, Horseshoe T – “sudden death: severe pulmonary hemorrhage”
Collins, May 2, Oaklawn T – “collapsed and died” (three years old)
Black Smoke, May 3, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Shatter Me, May 3, Penn T – “injured, died”
Forrest Effort, May 3, Sunray R – “avulsion of fetlock”
Favorite Bar, May 3, Sunray R – “fractured carpus”
Go Poke the Bear, May 4, Great Meadow R – “radius fracture, euthanized on course”
Civil Suit, May 4, Turf R – “basioccipital bone fractured and separated from rest of skull”
Goaline, May 4, Turf R – “open fracture with rupture of ligament”
Red Flag Alert, May 5, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture”
Rap Artist, May 6, Louisiana R – “acute displaced fracture”
Lady P, May 6, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture, euthanized on track”
Kaeko, May 7, Parx S – “illness, euthanized”
She’s Home Free, May 8, Charles Town T – “broken back” (two years old)
Bolie, May 8, Louisiana R – “acute fracture”
Ardent, May 8, Monticello R – “breakdown”
Uncle Harry, May 9, Horseshoe T – “sudden death: pulmonary hemorrhage”
Anuvver Trick, May 9, Remington T – “fractured neck”
Freddymo Factor, May 10, Aqueduct R (euth Nov 12) – “[injured], vanned off”
Cracklin Cat, May 10, Belmont T (euth May 21) – “injury, health declined, euthanized”
Good Buzz, May 10, Charles Town R – “suffered fatal injury, euthanized on track”
Easter Snap, May 10, Lone Star R – “[multiple] fractures”
Born to Sin, May 11, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
Lilly’s Journey, May 11, Golden Gate T
Quiet Boss, May 11, Laurel T – “[rider] heard a loud pop: fractured humerus”
Heart to Beat, May 11, Sunray R – “avulsion of fetlock”
The Reds, May 12, Churchill R (euth May 13) – “[multiple] complete ligament ruptures”
Storm Trappe, May 14, Charles Town T – “sesamoid fracture”
Map of Life, May 14, Parx R – “suffered leg injury, vanned off, euthanized”
Shadow Creek, May 14, Santa Anita S
M Amadeus, May 15, Scioto R – “pulled up, collapsed, took two deep breaths, then died”
Lickcreek Molly, May 16, Hoosier T – “traumatic fall: pelvic fracture, head fracture”
Pool Sis, May 16, Sam Houston S – “chronic debilitating illness from ear-tick infestation”
Tricky Times, May 17, Charles Town S – “colitis” (would have turned two next day)
Outlander, May 17, Charles Town T – “shoulder fracture”
Two Minute Drill, May 17, Prairie R – “[multiple] fractures”
Present Time, May 17, Prairie R (same race as above) – “[multiple] fractures”
Certified Conway, May 17, Vernon R – “died during [race]”
Destin’s Mission, May 18, Aqueduct R – “suffered injury, health declined, euthanized”
Evolutionary, May 18, Parx R – “fell, catastrophic injury, euthanized”
Power Slam, May 18, Prairie R – “[multiple] fractures”
Lil Whirlaway Wagon, May 18, Remington R – “[multiple] cannon fractures” (first race)
Monarch Girl, May 18, Santa Anita S
Seeulatergator, May 18, Sunray T – “suspensory failure, suspected cannon fracture”
Promise Keeper, May 19, Lone Star T – “[multiple] fractures”
Blackened, May 19, Lone Star R – “weak after race, died – acute abdominal bleeding”
Bee Gone, May 19, Prairie T – “fractured shoulder” (being prepped for first race)
Charlie’s Turn, May 19, Sunray S – “wobblers” (two years old, being prepped for first race)
Cast Your Net, May 21, Charles Town T – “sudden death” (four years old)
Black Diamond, May 23, Belmont S – “chronic coffin-joint infection/septic arthritis”
Yes Day, May 23, Churchill S – “severe degloving; severed nerves, vein, and artery”
Fearless King, May 23, Los Alamitos S (two years old)
I’ll Do It, May 23, Monmouth T – “displaced, comminuted pelvis fracture with rupture”
Catch Me T, May 24, Evangeline R – “tendon [rupture]”
Rivercrest Girl, May 25, Lone Star R – “horse collapsed at 3/16 pole – acute death”
Gospel Musketeer, May 25, Will Rogers S – “compound fracture”
unidentified, May 25, Will Rogers S
unidentified, May 25, Will Rogers S – “broken neck”
Slammin Gold, May 26, Belmont T – “horse broke down, fell, euthanized on track”
Candy Cartels Jess, May 26, Remington R – “[multiple] ankle fractures”
Mahomey, May 27, Lone Star R – “[multiple] fractures, [one] compound”
Bath and Tennis, May 27, Presque Isle R – “sudden death [after the wire]” (65th race)
Elle’sbigseacret, May 28, Mountaineer R – “[multiple] fractures, rupture”
Admiral, May 29, Monticello R (euth May 30) – “went down during 2nd race”
Susie’s a Doozy, May 29, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Contingency, May 30, Charles Town T – “slab fracture”
Zees Empire, May 30, Los Alamitos S – “musculoskeletal”
Keagans Gem, May 30, Prairie T – “fractured sesamoid” (being prepped for first race)
Ice Love, May 31, Finger Lakes T – “fractured LF, euthanized on track”
Codys Knapsack, May 31, Harrah’s R – “injured, euthanized”
Blonde Bombshell, May 31, Santa Anita R – “sustained an injury, vanned off, euthanized”
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Apr-May, Oaklawn R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Apr-May, Tampa Bay R
Geaux Maw P, Jun 1, Evangeline R – “suspensory failure/rupture”
Allure Fortune, Jun 1, Finger Lakes T – “fracture to RH limb”
Jades Coal Heart, Jun 1, Finger Lakes T – “received fracture to RH limb”
Good Heart, Jun 1, Lone Star R – “cannon fracture after finish, euthanized on track”
My Name’s Jeff, Jun 2, Monmouth R – “[multiple] fractures with numerous fragments”
Camden’s Beauty, Jun 3, Fairmount T – “ran through fence, traumatic injury”
Ballerat Boomerang, Jun 3, Yonkers R – “horse euthanized”
Keep Attacking, Jun 4, Fairmount R – “[multiple] open fractures”
Cool in Blue, Jun 4, Presque Isle R – “pulled up, vanned off, euthanized”
Run Daddy Run, Jun 5, Louisiana R – “open, disarticulated fetlock – severe”
Sole Survivor, Jun 5, Prairie T – “sudden death” (five years old)
Hercules, Jun 7, Churchill R – “[multiple] fractures, tears, ruptures”
Sam Spade, Jun 7, Golden Gate S
J D’s Rude Boy, Jun 7, Golden Gate R – “transported off via ambulance, euthanized”
Texas Tangie, Jun 7, Penn T – “injured, euthanized”
Ministry of Magic, Jun 8, Charles Town R – “[multiple] fractures”
Talktomejustice, Jun 8, Fairmount R – “acute catastrophic fractures of RF fetlock”
Battleshoe Hart, Jun 8, Meadows R – “three-horse accident”
Gun Rush, Jun 9, Hawthorne R – “catastrophic fractures of fetlock, copious hemorrhage”
Theroanrunner, Jun 9, Keeneland T – “[multiple] fractures, fetlock open”
Sweet Tee Girl, Jun 12, Delta R – “skull fracture, spine fracture”
Mophilly, Jun 12, Monmouth T – “complete, displaced tibia fracture; severe hemorrhage”
Tringale, Jun 12, Prairie S – “pneumonia” (nine years old, had been raced 51 times)
Mo Tap, Jun 14, Lone Star R – “fell, disarticulated fetlock, euthanized on track”
Stars Vengeance, Jun 14, Triple Diamonds S – “nystagmus, euthanized”
Ruby Foo, Jun 15, Lone Star R – “found dead in stall [after] race, possible heat stress”
Cash Only, Jun 16, Churchill T – “markedly comminuted, biarticular fracture”
Mary’s Boy, Jun 18, Fairmount T – “[multiple] severe fractures, avulsion of ligament”
Ounce, Jun 18, Santa Anita T (two years old)
Dads Dream, Jun 21, Pleasanton S
Lake Sense, Jun 22, Chippewa R – “failed to finish”
Vada’s Moon, Jun 22, Chippewa R – “failed to finish” (same race as above)
Cosmic Soul, Jun 22, Lone Star T – “collapsed on track, no heartbeat – acute death”
The Skinny, Jun 22, Pimlico T – “horse worked, [then] collapsed and died” (two years old)
Maxed Out Express, Jun 22, Vernon S – “expired in stall” (three years old)
Chicks for Free, Jun 23, Hawthorne R – “[multiple] fractures, fetlock dropping to ground”
Diane, Jun 24, Laurel S – “severe laminitis, cellulitis”
He’s the Souperwon, Jun 24, Mountaineer R – “comminuted fracture, euthanized on track”
Cadella, Jun 24, Thistledown T (euth Jun 25) – “5/5 lame – complicated slab fracture”
Tunnel Vision, Jun 25, Finger Lakes R – “collapsed after finish, euthanized on track”
My Little Mia, Jun 25, Louisiana R – “disarticulated fetlock – severe”
El Policia, Jun 25, Penn R – “went bad, pulled up, euthanized”
Judy’s Army, Jun 27, Charles Town R (euth Jul 5) – “slab fracture”
Earley Rose, Jun 27, Pimlico T – “horse was galloping when she collapsed and died”
Lake Radio, Jun 27, Thistledown R – “bilateral sesamoid fractures”
Rantheredlight, Jun 28, Lone Star T – “fell, no heartbeat detected – acute death”
Princess of Gold, Jun 29, Charles Town R – “ruptured tendon, euthanized on track”
Our Valley, Jun 29, Emerald R – “[ruptured] suspensory”
Noch Ten, Jun 29, Meadows R – “sudden death”
Impressor, Jun 29, Prairie R – “[multiple] fractures”
American Pride, Jun 30, Monmouth T – “rupture of aorta with severe hemothorax”
Macedonian Ruler, Jun 30, Mountaineer R – “acute cardiac collapse – died”
Jazzy Empress, Jun 30, Pleasanton S
Where It’s At, Jun 30, Pleasanton T
Kiss My White Socks, Jun 30, Prairie T – “flipped”
Rita’s Revenge, Jun 30, Prairie R – “flipped, bled from head, seizure, passed”
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Apr-Jun, Gulfstream R
unidentified (name concealed by state/HISA), Apr-Jun, Gulfstream R
Future Ex Wife, Jul 1, Northfield S – “horse euthanized due to colic”
Pledge Card, Jul 1, Saratoga T – “broke down just past the wire” (two years old)
Bazak, Jul 1, Thistledown T – “bilateral sesamoid fractures”
Yachtsmen, Jul 2, Charles Town T – “condylar fracture”
Serenade Soldier, Jul 2, Mountaineer R – “pulmonary hemorrhage – died”
Kidman Kerry, Jul 2, Parx T – “sudden death” (four years old)
Alva Starr, Jul 3, Delaware T – “fractured fetlock”
Canopy, Jul 4, Belterra R – “sustained multiple fractures at 3/8 pole”
Hot Danzing, Jul 4, Los Alamitos R – “jumped outside rail”
Jaxson Is Back, Jul 5, Monmouth R (euth Jul 8) – “infection from laceration”
Goodbye Kai, Jul 7, Pleasanton R – “likely fractured neck, passed on the track”
Talkalots Final Wish, Jul 7, Prairie R – “sudden death” (two years old)
Lili Gl, Jul 10, Buffalo R – “took a bad step, euthanized”
Medway Queen, Jul 10, Mountaineer R – “comminuted knee fracture”
Wicked Review, Jul 10, Mountaineer R – “fell: [multiple] fractures”
Music Amore, Jul 13, Delaware R – “bad step…euthanized on the track”
Ghost of Genevieve, Jul 14, Canterbury R – “taken off track in ambulance, euthanized”
Tonal Impact, Jul 15, Saratoga S – “horse found down in stall – died”
Small Paw, Jul 16, Charles Town S – “colic” (last raced one year ago)
Silver Chiller, Jul 18, Hawthorne R – “fell, suspect radius fracture”
Shana Madel, Jul 18, Pleasanton S
First Down Pycs, Jul 18, Retama R – “fell past wire, vanned off, euthanized” (two years old)
Western Charm, Jul 20, Great Falls R – “vanned off, euthanized”
Giver Not a Taker, Jul 21, Del Mar R – “injured, ambulanced, euthanized”
Taming the Tigress, Jul 22, Belmont S – “RF quarter crack, laminitis, euthanized”
My Pink Baby Bird, Jul 22, Mountaineer R – “fracture, rupture, euthanized on track”
Savanah Lady, Jul 23, Del Mar T (three years old)
It’s My Rainbow, Jul 24, Mountaineer S – “[fractured] pelvis” (was a “DNF” Jul 10)
Tech Duinn, Jul 27, Charles Town T – “sudden death” (three years old)
Forward Motion, Jul 29, Saratoga Harness S – “apparent colic” (three years old)
Puddin Head Jones, Jul 31, Los Alamitos T
Treasure Flay, Aug 2, Gulfstream R – “transported off track in ambulance, [euthanized]”
Handsome Red, Aug 3, Del Mar R – “broke down”
Ova Charged, Aug 3, Ellis R – “broke down, fell, euthanized”
Point Clear, Aug 4, Saratoga T – “sustained injury…deceased upon arrival”
El Chato, Aug 4, Gulfstream R – “injured, pulled up, euthanized”
Samay, Aug 7, Finger Lakes R (died Aug 21) – “injured, vanned off, found deceased in stall”
Medalla Match, Aug 11, Colonial R – “went wrong, transported off, euthanized”
Xpensive, Aug 15, Los Alamitos S – “musculoskeletal”
Gentle Peace, Aug 17, Los Alamitos R – “ambulanced off, euthanized”
Overnight Shipper, Aug 17, Tioga R (euth Aug 21) – “after exam by vet, euthanized”
Tapitoro, Aug 18, Ellis R – “suffered catastrophic injury…humanely euthanized”
Chargina, Aug 20, Thistledown R – “fell – euthanized”
Brownie, Aug 21, Thistledown R – “fell – euthanized”
Jungfrau, Aug 23, Belmont T (euth Aug 24) – “swollen limb, severe distress, euthanized”
Wants N Needs, Aug 23, Charles Town R – “pulled up with fatal injury”
Arctic Fire, Aug 23, Ferndale R – “transported off in ambulance, euthanized”
Causes Trouble, Aug 24, Parx R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Truly Magical, Aug 25, Del Mar S – “musculoskeletal”
Nobiz Like Jetbiz, Aug 28, Parx R – “suffered catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Visceral, Aug 29, Del Mar S – “ankle joint infection” (three years old)
Candy On Top, Aug 29, Pleasanton T – “musculoskeletal”
The Big Torpedo, Aug 30, Saratoga R – “fell heavily, euthanized on track”
Visual Display, Sep 1, Ferndale R (12 years old)
Sammy, Sep 3, Del Mar S
Savage Dragon, Sep 4, Parx R – “suffered catastrophic injury, subsequently euthanized”
Blues City, Sep 6, Finger Lakes S – “unresolved colic” (had been raced 56 times)
Bea Bea Kaz, Sep 9, Mountaineer R – “broke down, euthanized on track”
Passarando, Sep 9, San Luis Rey S
Euro Suprise, Sep 10, Fairmount R – “sustained severe injury, fell, humanely euthanized”
Eirik Ridge, Sep 13, Belmont S – “severe cecal impaction” (last raced Aug 30)
Veterans Beach, Sep 14, Belmont T – “euthanized on track due to injury”
Samyaza, Sep 14, Delaware R – “took a bad step…euthanized on the track”
Big Irene, Sep 14, Los Alamitos S (two years old, being prepped for her first race)
Tarzan in the Wagon, Sep 14, Los Alamitos R – “fell, euthanized” (two years old)
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Sep 19, Belmont S – “gastrointestinal colic [for three days]”
Determined Effort, Sep 20, Saratoga T (euth Oct 10) – “horse broke down left front leg”
Armor of Catclaw, Sep 21, Belmont T – “horse collapsed and experienced cardiac event”
Freedom Eagle, Sep 21, Parx R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Anabam, Sep 21, Parx R – “injured, vanned off, euthanized”
Manhattan Lady, Sep 22, Mountaineer R – “fell after wire…euthanized on track”
Ransom Call, Sep 22, Santa Anita T
Car Lady, Sep 23, Finger Lakes S – “found deceased in stall” (scheduled to race that day)
One Seventy, Sep 24, Finger Lakes S – “unresolved colic” (three years old)
Bullet Train V, Sep 24, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
unidentified (name withheld by the CHRB), Sep 24, San Luis Rey S – “EHV-1”
Stalkingme Hanover, Sep 26, Batavia S – “suffering from colic, euthanasia necessary”
Texas Lace, Sep 26, Canterbury R – “vanned off, euthanized” (very first race)
It’s About Time, Sep 26, Thistledown R – “suffered catastrophic injury, euthanized”
Tulane Tryst, Sep 27, Fresno S
Cry Me a Runner, Sep 29, Fresno R
Big Bad Bud, Oct 1, Finger Lakes R – “horse collapsed and died on track” (66th race)
name withheld by Texas Commission, Oct 2, Lone Star S- “equine infectious anemia”
name withheld by Texas Commission, Oct 2, Lone Star S- “equine infectious anemia”
name withheld by Texas Commission, Oct 2, Lone Star S- “equine infectious anemia”
name withheld by Texas Commission, Oct 2, Lone Star S- “equine infectious anemia”
name withheld by Texas Commission, Oct 2, Lone Star S- “equine infectious anemia”
name withheld by Texas Commission, Oct 2, Lone Star S- “equine infectious anemia”
Opt In, Oct 2, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (three years old)
El Vencedor V, Oct 2, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
Amore for a Reason, Oct 2, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (three years old)
Goodtyme, Oct 2, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (three years old)
Assaultt, Oct 3, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
The Marksman V, Oct 3, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (three years old)
Wine Me Up, Oct 4, Los Alamitos T
Perky Cowgirl, Oct 5, Los Alamitos R – “fell, euthanized” (two years old)
Midnight Huckabee, Oct 5, Los Alamitos R – “fell, immediately died” (two years old)
yet-to-be-named one-year-old, Oct 6, Los Alamitos T – “musculoskeletal”
Nermansa, Oct 6, Santa Anita T (two years old)
Fortune’s Nephew, Oct 7, Belmont S – “end-stage arthritis” (five years old)
Acclider, Oct 11, Fresno R – “transported off track via ambulance, euthanized”
Justa Dasha Favorite, Oct 11, Los Alamitos S (two years old)
Secret Money, Oct 12, Aqueduct R (euth Oct 13) – “horse experienced biaxial fractures”
Johnny Swish, Oct 12, Genesee R – “fell and died immediately”
Kiss Then Talk, Oct 12, Los Alamitos R – “equine ambulance, euthanized” (two years old)
Spirit Maker, Oct 15, Santa Anita T
Mim, Oct 16, Belmont T – “horse collapsed and died on the track” (four years old)
Devastating, Oct 16, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (three years old)
Chaddock, Oct 16, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
Favorite Fire V, Oct 16, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
Heart of Gold V, Oct 16, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
Superfli, Oct 16, Los Alamitos S – “equine infectious anemia” (two years old)
Elmer John, Oct 17, Pleasanton T – “musculoskeletal”
Big Boy Ovi, Oct 18, Charles Town R – “appeared lame mid-stretch…euthanized”
Ganado, Oct 18, Laurel R – “sustained catastrophic injury…euthanized on the course”
Five Karat, Oct 18, Los Alamitos S (two years old)
Cinderella’s Cause, Oct 19, Aqueduct R (euth Oct 28) – “[multiple] fractures”
Grandiosely, Oct 19, Charles Town R – “pulled up lame…euthanized on the track”
Kavorka, Oct 20, Los Alamitos T – “musculoskeletal” (three years old)
Brink, Oct 21, Finger Lakes T – “fractured RF limb necessitating euthanasia”
Sidd Finch, Oct 21, Plainridge R – “severely injured, euthanized”
Constituent, Oct 25, Keeneland R – “suffered a catastrophic injury…humanely euthanized”
Rhythmical, Oct 26, Santa Anita S (two years old)
Sweet Sonny, Oct 27, Los Alamitos R – “bad step”
Eddie’s Last, Oct 27, Santa Anita R – “transported off via ambulance, euthanized”
La Bukana, Oct 31, Churchill R – “suffered a catastrophic injury…humanely euthanized”
Jayarebe, Nov 2, Del Mar R – “collapsed and died” (three years old)
Grandpa’s Kid, Nov 3, Belmont S – “horse experienced inoperable colic, euthanized”
Major Tom, Nov 3, Saratoga Harness R – “apparent heart attack” (four years old)
Paternity Suit A, Nov 4, Plainridge R – “severely injured, euthanized”
Simply Jack, Nov 5, Mountaineer R – “took a bad step…euthanized on the track”
Tazmanian Devil, Nov 5, Santa Anita S (two years old)
Splattered, Nov 6, Churchill R – “catastrophic injury to left foreleg” (very first race)
Half Throttle, Nov 6, Pleasanton S
Eighty West, Nov 7, Churchill R – “catastrophic injury to right hindleg” (two years old)
Goldcoin, Nov 9, Pleasanton T (being prepped for first race)
Kawara, Nov 9, Santa Anita S – “musculoskeletal” (11 years old)
A Gillion Points, Nov 10, Gulfstream R – “sustained injury then had to be euthanized”
Lila At the Beach, Nov 15, Pleasanton S
Elector, Nov 16, Del Mar T – “inoperable injury”
Calle de Oro, Nov 17, Laurel R – “suffered catastrophic injury, euthanized on track”
Onemorandthecheck, Nov 20, Mahoning R – “suffered catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Cyber Warfare, Nov 21, Los Alamitos S (two years old)
Uncorrelated, Nov 29, Aqueduct R – “collapsed, cardiac event, died on track”
Table for Ten, Nov 29, Pleasanton R – “fell, [euthanized]”
Prayed Today, Dec 3, Mahoning R – “suffered catastrophic injury…euthanized”
Timty, Dec 4, Del Mar S (two years old, had been worked out three days prior)
Lady Derby, Dec 6, Los Alamitos R – “collapsed while cooling out – sudden death”
Heavens Showgirl A, Dec 6, Yonkers S (nine years old)
Give Me the Lute, Dec 7, Los Alamitos R – “went wrong, required euthanasia”
yet-to-be-named 2-year-old, Dec 8, Santa Anita S
Cobra Creek, Dec 10, Saratoga Harness R – “fractured left rear ankle”
Jemography, Dec 13, Aqueduct R – “catastrophic injury, fell, euthanized on track”
Holiday Bound, Dec 14, Belmont T (euth Dec 19) – “fractured right tibia” (two years old)
Dolly May, Dec 15, Santa Anita S
Louder, Dec 18, Santa Anita T (two years old)
Royal King, Dec 20, Belmont T (euth Dec 21) – “injured while training, euthanized”
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