Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s two tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here).
Seven Anns, Aug 8, Horseshoe T
“RF fracture.” Seven Anns was two years old and coming off her first race.
Great Decision, Aug 17, Horseshoe R
“Pastern fracture.” Great Decision was two years old, and this was her very first race.
Hf Kiss This, Sep 25, Horseshoe R
“Collapsed after wire – pulmonary hemorrhage – sudden death.” Hf was two years old.
Mama’s the Cause, Oct 9, Horseshoe R
“[Multiple] fractures.” Mama’s was two years old.
Extra Halo, Oct 28, Horseshoe S
“Multifocal pneumonia [with] abscessation and fibrosis.” Extra was three years old and had last been raced Sep 12.
Color of Victory, Nov 25, Horseshoe T
“Fetlock fracture.” Color was three years old. Prior to dying, she had been raced a total of six times (starting in June). She was a “DNF” in her first race; in those last five, she finished last four times and second-to-last once – a combined 89+ lengths back.
Sheppinator, Dec 13, Horseshoe T
“Fetlock fracture.” Sheppinator was two years old.
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