Through a FOIA request to the Louisiana State Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills on that state’s tracks thus far this year. Please note, however, that the Commission (as usual) did not forward training or off-track deaths. So, obviously, the true toll is greater than what follows, and what follows is 23 dead horses.
Wristlet, Jan 1, Delta R – “open fracture”
Lrh Fast as Oak, Jan 4, Louisiana R – “open, displaced fracture”
Perry Train, Jan 4, Louisiana R – “acute, displaced fracture”
J Rob, Jan 9, Fair Grounds R – “fracture, bow”
Kentucky Steal, Jan 9, Fair Grounds R – “displaced fracture”
Big Shanty, Jan 11, Fair Grounds R – “displaced fracture”
Mama Caught Da Train, Jan 14, Louisiana R – “acute neurologic trauma”
All Star Flyer, Jan 15, Delta R – “compound fracture”
Jim’s Silverbullet, Jan 16, Fair Grounds R – “open, compound, displaced fracture”
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