A FOIA request to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture revealed numerous racehorse deaths at state tracks in the past year, with many horses suffering catastrophic injuries leading to euthanasia. The report lists specific cases, including young horses like Echo Echo and Tik Or Tak, as well as seasoned racers such as Jw’s Third Mischie and Yes Sir Colonel, who died suddenly during or after races. Details are limited due to withheld necropsy reports, but the documented fatalities highlight ongoing risks and fatalities in the racing industry.

Since 2014, Horseracing Wrongs has tracked over 1,000 horse deaths at Pennsylvania tracks alone, underscoring a troubling pattern of animal sacrifice for the sake of gambling and entertainment. The article calls into question the ethics of the industry, urging reflection on whether society should continue to tolerate such losses for relatively trivial gains.