"This obvious callous disregard for the horses by their owners and trainers is vile, despicable, disgusting, vomit-worthy, unacceptable cruelty to horses, and for what? $2 bets?"
Injuries and other notes from the stewards at Churchill and Keeneland, two of the most prestigious tracks in the country.
Churchill
Oct 1:
“The claim of Thach was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s List
in test barn.”
Oct 2:
“Breaking News faded to finish last and BLED [their emphasis] while
in test barn.”
Keeneland
Oct 7:
“My Uncle Leon returned lame and required the horse ambulance.”
Oct 12:
“Martini’nmoonshine was pulled up injured and required the horse
ambulance.”
“Mischievous Gal flipped and was injured during the post parade.”
Oct 13:
“Quick to Blame was a late scratch on advice of Commission vet.”
Oct 14:
“Tap N Sway was injured in the paddock and scratched.”
“The claim of Sister’s Ghost was voided when horse was placed on
Vet’s List in test barn.”
“Tizride was injured in the paddock and scratched.”
“Cooper Time was eased and required the horse ambulance.”
“The claims of both Almanzo and Impenetrable were voided when horses
were placed on Vet’s List in test barn.”
Oct 15:
“Sha Girl was pulled up and required the horse ambulance.”
Oct 16:
“The claim of Garmento was voided when horse was placed on Vet’s
List in test barn.”
“Change of Control was a late scratch on advice of Commission vet.”