Through a FOIA request to the Ohio Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here).

Megabank K, May 1, Northfield S
“Horse had been colicking for approximately 15 hours. Medical management did not help and the horse was not a surgical candidate. Due to the declining state of the horse, euthanasia was performed.” Megabank was six years old.

Wherewegoin, Jul 21, Belterra S
“Died suddenly in the shedrow – was being treated for an illness.” Wherewegoin was eight years old and had been raced 57 times, most recently nine days prior.

Murtagh, Jul 22, Thistledown R (euth Jul 23)
“5/5 lame [after race], euthanized [next day].” Murtagh was seven years old.

Shell Fire, Jul 22, Thistledown R (same race as above)
“[Multiple] fractures.” Shell Fire was eight years old, and this was his 71st time under the whip. That poor, poor boy.

Iyiyi, Jul 23, Thistledown S
“Colic – torsion, entrapped, severe distress secondary to trauma.” Iyiyi was four years old.

Mr Six, Jul 29, Thistledown R
“[Multiple] fractures, fetlock dropped and unstable.” Mr Six was three years old.

Peanut Nut Butter, Aug 12, Belterra S
“Aug 10: Large colon displacement with palpable bands. Referral declined by owner. Aug 12: Progressively more uncomfortable, referral still declined by owner. Euthanized around 3:30 pm.” Peanut, just three, was being used as a pony at the time of his death.

Chargina, Aug 20, Thistledown R
“Suffered catastrophic injury, fell, euthanized.” Chargina was six years old, and this was her 44th turn under the whip.

Brownie, Aug 21, Thistledown R
“[Multiple] open fractures with full luxation/disarticulation of fetlock.” Brownie was four years old.

Little Rons Rocket, Aug 27, Thistledown R
“Severely displaced fracture, [multiple] fragments.” Little Rons was four years old.

Bubble Trouble, Aug 29, Scioto R
“Breakdown – suspect shattered pastern.” Bubble was three years old.

Royal to Be, Sep 10, Belterra S
“Horse found deceased in her stall. She was being treated for impaction colic of several days duration. Surgery was declined by owner. Two other horses in this stable have been treated for colic in last two weeks.” Royal was six years old and had been raced 43 times.

Nailed It, Sep 12, Northfield T
“Broke down training – [multiple] compound [through the skin], comminuted fractures.” Nailed It was nine years old.

Railin’ Jennings, Sep 15, Northfield R (euth Sep 16)
“Horse did not finish race – comminuted articular fracture. Euthanasia elected due to financial constraints and severity of injury.” Railin’ was six years old.

Mr. Cheeky, Sep 19, Thistledown T
“Rider felt the horse become suddenly (5/5) lame – complete scapular fracture.” Mr. Cheeky was two years old and being prepped for his first race.

Rollin All the Way, Sep 19, Thistledown R
“Horse pulled up 5/5 lame – [multiple] fractures.” Rollin was eight years old, and this was her 57th turn under the whip.

Lunar Event, Sep 20, Belterra R
“Pulled up lame – pelvic fracture.” Lunar was two years old.

Golden Spoke, Sep 24, Thistledown S
“Flipped in wash rack, deceased when [vet] arrived.” Golden was six years old and had been put to the whip 54 times.

It’s About Time, Sep 26, Thistledown R
“[Multiple] fractures with fetlock disarticulation – euthanized on track.” It’s About Time was three years old.

Kinnder Jackson, Oct 17, Dayton R
“While racing, this horse became ataxic, staggered, went down and died quickly (3-4 minutes) – hemorrhage from nostrils and mouth.” Kinnder was nine years old.

Coromandel, Oct 19, Mahoning R
“[Multiple] severely displaced, comminuted fractures.” Coromandel was four years old.

Blame It On Eddie, Nov 4, Mahoning S
“Horse found dead in stall at 5 am. Necropsy revealed severe, acute ileal rupture with severe, acute peritonitis.” Eddie was seven and had been put to the whip 44 times.

yet-to-be-named yearling, Nov 8, Northfield S
“Horse came in for treatment of possible tetanus – stiff limbs, jaw, neck; eyelids covering half the eyes. History of being gelded 10-14 days prior.” Again, just a yearling.

Lannister Hanover, Nov 11, Northfield R
“Fracture – displaced and spiraling up 3/4 of [the bone].” Lannister was five years old.

Onemorandthecheck, Nov 20, Mahoning R
“Horse fractured both RF sesamoids at the 1/8 pole.” Onemor was five years old.

Kelleher, Nov 25, Mahoning R (euth Nov 26)
“[Multiple] fractures, sent to hospital for surgery. Evaluation: too much damage, humanely euthanized Nov 26.” Kelleher was three years old.

Hammerin Aamer, Dec 2, Mahoning S
“Three day history of colic. Decompensated midday Dec 2. Owner/trainer authorized euthanasia.” Hammerin was 10 years old and had been put to the whip 83 times, most recently Nov 14. Bastards.

Prayed Today, Dec 3, Mahoning R
“Horse suffered a catastrophic injury at the 1/4 pole.” Prayed was three years old.

Perfect Hill, Dec 20, Dayton T
“This horse dropped dead abruptly after lightly jogging two miles.” Perfect was but three years old – “dropped dead abruptly.”

Luke’s Lasso, Dec 28, Mahoning T
“Horse suffered a sudden death during training.” Luke’s was two years old (see above).

Soaring Bird, Dec 28, Mahoning T (second training kill that day)
“Horse suffered a catastrophic injury to left fetlock while working.” Soaring was nine years old and had already been raced 60 times. Bastards.

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