As Del Mar 2017 kicks off, a reminder… Last summer, there were 13 identified kills (racing or training) at Del Mar. But according to the Stewards Minutes, there were another eight unidentified horses who died either at Del Mar or while being prepped off-site for upcoming Del Mar races. In addition, there were six more fatalities in the ultra-short (15 days) Fall Meet, five – all while racing – identified. That’s 27 dead horses last year “where the turf meets the surf.” 27 dead animals for $2 bets and frivolous entertainment. Is this how we’re to define “cool as ever” in 21st Century America? (from horseracingwrongs.com)