Through a FOIA request to the California Horse Racing Board, I have obtained the following details on some of that state’s kills thus far this year.
Exceed Speed Limit, Feb 4, San Luis Rey T
“Sudden death post work, cause not definitively determined – acute cardiorespiratory collapse most likely contributor.” Also: “stomach ulcers.” Exceed was six years old.
Pour Dompter, Feb 28, Los Alamitos T
“Trotting on track, collapsed, died a few minutes later. This horse had evidence of cardiac disease with very widespread lesions that ranged from cardiomyocyte degeneration and necrosis to mononuclear inflammation and intermingled with early fibrosis and areas of collapse.” Also: “multifocal stomach ulcers.” Pour was three years old. Cardiac disease.
Sir Atticus, Mar 5, Santa Anita T
“RF injury during workout: [multiple: at least four] open, displaced fractures; several torn ligaments and tendons; complete rupture of fetlock capsule; extensive hemorrhage.” Also: “previous history: Apr 4, 2022, collision on track with another horse, lame RF, ambulance off; Apr 28, 2022, LH stress fracture.” Also: “stomach ulcers.” Sir Atticus was four years old.
Americas Favorite, Mar 13, Los Alamitos T
“Fell past wire: complete, displaced, comminuted scapular fractures; severe, extensive hemorrhage.” Also: “gastric ulceration.” Americas was two and being prepped for debut.
Derby War, Mar 18, Santa Anita S
“[Multiple] complete, displaced, comminuted pelvic fractures. One of the fractured segments tore the internal iliac artery, causing exsanguination, which was the cause of death in this horse.” In other words, Derby, seven, bled out.
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