Postmortem Program News Today

Vice Chair Gonzales expressed concern about the severe purse cuts intended for the 2024 meet at Golden Gate Fields. He stated that Northern California horsemen should be treated with respect and stressed the need for better communication by racetrack management.  

Pistachio Princess was found dead in her stall at Los Alamitos Race Course. She's the 17th horse to die at the track this year, and the 57th to die in California.

A 4-year-old filly called, Pistachio Princess, died on Monday from a sudden death. No other details were provided on the horse's demise.

A 4-year-old filly at Los Alamitos Race Course has suffered a sudden death, becoming the track's 17th racehorse to die this year.

At its core, horse racing is legalized trafficking: the purchase, use and abuse of another living being for personal profit.

Sponsored by: Jeff Blea, DVM Dr. Jeff Blea will assume the responsibilities of Equine Medical Director for the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) on July 1, replacing Dr. Rick Arthur, who retires June 30 after serving 15 years as EMD. In addition to advising the Board on matters pertaining to equine health and welfare, Dr. Blea will help oversee the CHRBs drug testing program, work with investigators on medication violations, liaise with those peers directing programs at the Univers...