The article highlights troubling incidents in recent horse races involving very young horses, specifically two-year-olds. At Delta Downs, two horses, The Rhino and Jaccx Sizzle, went down during the Louisiana Juvenile Stakes, with at least one falling severely. Despite the severity, the announcer dismissively referred to it as just a “spill.” Meanwhile, at Delaware Park, a fractious and reluctant two-year-old named Complication was forced to race despite evident distress, finishing far behind but still earning a payout due to the track’s taxpayer-funded first-last system.

Additionally, another horse, Russian Hammer, was scratched for lameness during the post parade, suggesting the owner intended to race the horse while injured. These examples underscore ongoing concerns about the welfare and exploitation of young racehorses in the industry, where financial incentives often override animal well-being.