11th Kill at Finger Lakes; Another Death at Del Mar

Horseracing Wrongs

Take Charge Jamie, four, was killed training at Finger Lakes Saturday – “sustained injury to leg necessitating euthanasia,” according to the Gaming Commission. He is the 4th horse killed at Finger Lakes in August, 8th since July 10, and 11th on the year.

Bonafide Bandit, Mar 26, stall – “cast in stall”
Owen’s Express, Apr 2, training – “fractured right shoulder”
Facade, May 11, stall – “colic”
Ransom Note, Jul 10, racing – “fractured 3rd carpel”
D Emcee, Jul 12, training – “fractured sesamoid”
She’sakittykat, Jul 12, stall – “laminitis”
Fabulous Prince, Jul 15, racing – “flipped in the gate, skull fracture”
Avon Gold, Aug 3, training – “suffered a fracture to the pastern”
Frosty Millions, Aug 13, racing – “unresolved injuries”
It’s Flashy, Aug 17, training – “expired after breezing”
Take Charge Jamie, Aug 24, training – “sustained injury to leg”

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