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INJURIES IN RACING GREYHOUNDS A Report to the Massachusetts General Court
July 2005
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INJURIES IN RACING GREYHOUNDS A Report to the Massachusetts General Court
CONTENTS
Report 1
Appendix A: MGL Chapter 128C, Section 7A 5
Appendix B: Sample Greyhound Injury Reports 7
Appendix C: Greyhounds Injured at Massachusetts Racetracks, 2002-2004 13
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REPORT: Injuries in Racing Greyhounds
INTRODUCTION Four years ago, the Massachusetts Legislature overwhelmingly approved chapter 139 of the acts of 2001, requiring area dog tracks to begin reporting on injuries sustained by racing greyhounds. This requirement now appears as MGL Chapter 128C, Section 7A.
The following is a review of the reports submitted by track licensees to the State Racing Commission for the calendar years 2002, 2003 and 2004.
481 TOTAL RACING INJURIES During this initial three-year period, nearly five hundred injuries were reported at Wonderland and Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Parks.
The most common injuries were broken back legs, fractures and dislocations. Other reported injuries included cardiac arrest, spontaneous seizures, sudden collapse before or after racing, spinal cord paralysis, severed tails, bleeding toes, lacerated eyes, a puncture wound and a broken neck. A total of 28 greyhounds died or were reported euthanized.
Types of Racing Injuries 2002-2004
Tear1.04%
Rupture2.08%
Cardiac Arrest0.21%
Paralysis0.42%
Fracture74.43%
Dislocation12.27%
Other6.44%
Amputation0.42%
Seizure0.42%
Concussion0.21%
Laceration2.08%
Notes: "Fracture" refers to injury types described as "multiple fractures," "fractures," "compound fracture," a
single "fracture," "prob fx," “poss fx," "break," or "FX." "Dislocation" refers to injury types described as "luxation," "subluxation," or "dislocation." "Other" refers to injury types specified as "death," "sudden death," “puncture wound," "torn ligament,"
"soft tissue injury," "infection," "limp," "abrasion," "sore," "pain," "swelling," "pathology," "neuropathy," “deglove,” or any injury type that was not specified (left blank or non-responsive) on State Racing Commission forms.
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COMPARISON OF INJURIES AT WONDERLAND & RAYNHAM-TAUNTON GREYHOUND PARKS While the types of greyhound injuries at the two racetracks were similar, more injuries occurred at Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Park than at Wonderland.
Wonderland Raynham-Taunton
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Racing Injuries by Track 2002-2004
Reported injuries during this period at Wonderland decreased while injuries at Raynham-Taunton remained relatively stable with a slight increase in 2004.
Wonder land Injur ies 2002-2004
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COMMON CAUSES OF INJURIES The most frequent causes of reported greyhound injuries involved racing dogs bumping or hitting one another, dogs knocked down, or dogs hitting a rail or pole on the track surface.
RECOVERY PERIODS A total of 280 reports (58% of submissions) specified an estimated recovery time. Based on these reports, the average recovery rate equaled 28.7 weeks.1
An additional 76 reports failed to specify an estimated recovery time, but noted that dogs either:
Suffered “career-ending” injuries
Were euthanized
Died while racing
The reported recovery time for injured racing greyhounds varied significantly at the two racetracks. On average, the estimated recovery time for dogs was significantly higher at Raynham-Taunton than at Wonderland.
49.6 weeks
9.3 weeks
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Weeks
Raynham-Taunton
Wonderland
Injury Recovery Periods by Track
CONCLUSION On average, 160 greyhounds are injured each year while racing in the Commonwealth, more than three per week.
Based on average recovery times, the number of career-ending injuries, deaths while racing, and euthanasias reported, most greyhound injuries appear to be of a serious nature.
1 When a range of weeks or months was indicated, the median number of weeks was used.
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APPENDIX A: MGL Chapter 128C, Section 7A
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS PART I.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIX. AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 128C. SIMULCAST WAGERING OF HORSE AND DOG RACING
Chapter 128C: Section 7A Records regarding injuries incurred by racing greyhounds; penalties
[ Text of section effective until December 31, 2005. See 2001, 139, Sec. 45. See, also, 1992, 101, Sec. 13 as amended by 2001, 139, Sec. 39.]
Section 7A. The racing commission shall adopt regulations governing injuries incurred by racing greyhounds while they are racing in the commonwealth, including schooling races. The commission shall maintain accurate records and statistics regarding the injuries. The records shall include the following:--
(1) the greyhound's registered name and right and left ear tattoo numbers;
(2) the owner, trainer and kennel operator's name, business address and telephone number;
(3) the color, weight, and sex of the greyhound;
(4) where the injury took place on a race track or other area;
(5) if the injury occurred while the greyhound was racing, the race track where the injury occurred, along with the distance, grade, race and post position when the injury occurred; the weather conditions, time, temperature, and track condition when the injury occurred; the specific type of injury, the cause of the injury, the estimated recovery time, and the location of injury on the greyhound.
All injury forms shall be completed and signed under the pains and penalties of perjury by the race track veterinarian, whose signature shall be witnessed by a designated representative of the state racing commission. Whoever knowingly makes a false written statement on an injury form shall be punished by imprisonment for up to 2 years and by a fine of up to $2,500, or both. A person found guilty of knowingly violating this section for a second or subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 1, nor more than 5 years, or a fine of not less than $5,000, or both such fine and imprisonment. Disposition and injury records created and maintained under this section shall be maintained by the state racing commission for a period of 7 years and shall be made readily available to the public upon oral or written request.
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APPENDIX B: Sample Greyhound Injury Reports
Sample Injury Report #1:
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Sample Injury Report #2:
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Sample Injury Report #3:
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Sample Injury Report #4:
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Sample Injury Report #5:
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Sample Injury Report #6:
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APPENDIX C: Greyhounds Injured at Massachusetts Racetracks, 2002-2004
The following is a summary of greyhound injury reports submitted by Wonderland and Raynham-Taunton Greyhound Parks for 2002, 2003 and 2004. DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
01/02/02 Cody The Champ Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 01/03/02 Famkee Wonderland Laceration Thigh Clean, staple 01/05/02 KB Wild Cat Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 01/07/02 SR's Pot Luck Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 01/10/02 Arnold Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 01/12/02 Salty Harijon Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 01/18/02 DG's Rumor Raynham-Taunton Fracture Digit Wrap 01/18/02 Greta's Tipton Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 01/19/02 SR's Kicker Wonderland Seizures Valium “bumped in first
turn" "Hit fence on side" "needs mat over post!" "having seizures in back 10-15 minutes after accident"
01/25/02 Arunid Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus None Treatment: "None - trainer took from office"
01/25/02 Campeou Wonderland "Prob FX" Humerus Sling, Butorphanol2
"Sling, Torb IM has Bute3"
01/26/02 J.P. Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus, calcaneous
Wrap
02/02/02 Crystal B Wild Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 02/06/02 Tm's Show Bizz Raynham-Taunton Tear Ligament Wrap
2 Butorphanol or "Torb" is a synthetic narcotic pain reliever and tranquilizer. 3 Phenylbutazone or "Bute" is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
02/08/02 Breathless Lita Wonderland "poss FX" Hind Splint, Phenylbutazone
02/14/02 Hamilton Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 02/17/02 Carolina Freeze Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap 02/23/02 Kelso's Trendy Raynham-Taunton Rupture Tendon (in
hock) Wrap
02/25/02 KL Cheyenne Dixie Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 02/25/02 Aruska Onyx Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap 02/27/02 DG Wizard Raynham-Taunton Fracture Hock Wrap 03/02/02 Lil' Guy Anthony Wonderland Laceration Eye Clean, staple "At end of race -
lure chasing" 03/08/02 #8 Wonderland Fracture Hock Wrap, splint,
Butorphanol "Has Bute"
03/11/02 Pa's Luiia Mesa Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 03/14/02 Sly Hattie Wonderland Fracture Metatarsal Splint,
Butorphanol
03/15/02 Tip Shot Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 03/16/02 Elegante Paul Wonderland Infection,
inflammationNose Ointment, anti-
biotics "Needs to be well
healed before next race, muzzle irritates nose"
03/20/02 Pat C Lil Pack Raynham-Taunton Luxation Ulna Wrap 03/20/02 Commander Nick Raynham-Taunton Fractures Hock Wrap 03/28/02 PS Muriel Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 04/04/02 Keylou Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 04/04/02 Aljo Blondie Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 04/07/02 Pat C Jua Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 04/07/02 SR's Stubbz Wonderland Fracture Elbow "Humane
euthanasia" "1.5cc torb,
1.5cc valium while waiting for telephone decision"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
04/08/02 SR's Lady Cain Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 04/09/02 Daring Grandlass Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Phenylbutazone
04/10/02 Height George Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 04/19/02 Thors Hotto Trot Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 04/20/02 Carve a Lady Wonderland Fracture Hock (Illegible) 04/21/02 Ms Blazing Red Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 04/23/02 DG'S Quick Draw Raynham-Taunton FX ? Carpus Wrap "Probable tendon
rupture" 04/23/02 CJ Can Ulandbest Raynham-Taunton Rupture Ligament
(hock) Wrap
04/24/02 U Too Saiu New Raynham-Taunton Trauma Ligament Wrap 04/26/02 JC Kickin Katie Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap 04/27/02 SR's Kole Wonderland Fracture Hock Butorphanol,
Valium "To see DVM
Monday" 04/28/02 Aljo Henry Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 04/28/02 Topps Wonderland Probable
fracture(s) Metatarsal area
Splint Condition of track "sloppy"
04/30/02 P's Whipley Wonderland Fracture Radius/ulna Splint 05/01/02 Rambler Wonderland Fracture Metatarsal Splint,
Butorphanol
05/02/02 PK Herbie Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap, Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
05/02/02 PS Calline Zangie Wonderland Soft - tissue injury
Carpus Rest, leash walk, Phenylbutazone
"Bute - has own"
05/02/02 Smoo's Body Slow Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap, Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
"Bute - has own"
05/03/02 Pat C Hugs Raynham-Taunton Refracture Tarsus Wrap 05/04/02 Tarnished Star Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
05/09/02 My Slow Poke Wonderland Soft - tissue injury
Carpus Splint, wrap, Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
05/10/02 OHK High Sierra Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 05/12/02 O Deni Boy Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 05/12/02 Known Able Fay Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 05/20/02 Proper Bossman Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 05/20/02 VS Sailing Sally Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Phenylbutazone
05/23/02 Vital Contract Wonderland Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia "Euthanized per trainers request"
05/24/02 Keeper Sushi Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus "Soft Compression"
05/26/02 DK Stately Miss Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 05/27/02 HKW Pouga Misty Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 05/29/02 CTW About Time Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 05/30/02 Hello Raynham-Taunton "Old Hock
Fracture pathololgy"
Hock Wrap
06/01/02 Carry More Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 06/02/02 Kelso's U. Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap 06/03/02 PK Cody Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 06/06/02 JR's Bombadier Wonderland Fracture(s) Foot,
metacarpals Splint, wrap, Butorphanol
"Start PCN tonight”
06/06/02 Cowboy Way Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap, Phenylbutazone
06/12/02 JRs Wheengdango Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 06/20/02 Collarado Wonderland Fracture Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol
06/22/02 Miggens Wonderland Fracture Hock (tarsus) Splint 6 weeks "Significant displacement" (drawing indicates two injuries)
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
06/22/02 Nitro Patchzilla Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap "1 year " 06/24/02 Willy Coco Raynham-Taunton Lacerations Shoulder,
stifle Emergency wrap, sent to vet
“?” "? Hit rail"
06/25/02 S Hay Wire Wonderland Fracture Hock (tarsus) Splint 3 months "3 mos. kennel estimate"
06/27/02 JR's Prissy Wonderland Abrasion, amputation
Tip of tail Clean, wrap 12-14 days
Location: "probably in box"
06/29/02 Nila's Kim Ann Wonderland Fracture Tarsus "External coaptation"
6-8 weeks "Bump in turn" "To see regular DVM Monday”
07/01/02 Inkogneeto Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 6 weeks "6 weeks (kennel estimate)"
07/03/02 Die Cut Wonderland Trauma, paralysis
Spine, hind limbs
Euthanasia N/A "Bumped by other dog(s)"
07/05/02 Dixie Tyler Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/05/02 Topiz Trudy Raynham-Taunton Fracture or
sprain Hock Wrap 6-12
months
07/07/02 Eu Duster Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/07/02 Pat C Eagerness Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/08/02 Mj's Captain Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/08/02 Paper Back Brian Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months Cause: "Unknown - did not appear to be bumped"
07/09/02 Estaban Wonderland Probable torn ligament, poss. FX
Hock Splint 6 weeks Cause: "stumbled"
07/09/02 Occult Son Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 6-8 weeks "May have stumbled (bumped?)" "6-8 weeks (trainer)"
07/10/02 M's Actress Flo Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Butorphanol
8 weeks
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
07/12/02 JC Night Ghost Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/12/02 Reb's Brute Wonderland Dislocation,
laceration Hock, paw Splint 3 months "Laceration in
paw so need to check for infection"
07/13/02 JR Interceptor Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/18/02 PS Glam Getz Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol 6-8 weeks Cause:
"unknown, non-collision" "wrap (has Bute)"
07/20/02 Noids Code Red Wonderland Probable seizure
N/A Observation, recommend blood work
30 min "Probable seizure in box - collapsed out of box on start, wobbled, fell" "ataxic 10-12 minutes"
07/23/02 SR's Clorox Wonderland Spinal cord Euthanasia N/A Cause: "Fall" 07/27/02 Ms Curly Slun Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "Euthanasia
(permission of kennel manager)"
07/30/02 Glenna Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus "Refused by Trainer"
08/02/02 Kelso's Crumpet Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 08/03/02 Kupi Liszt Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/04/02 TM's Lady Lace Wonderland Fracture
suspected Tarsus Splint,
Butorphanol Unknown "not dislocated
grossly" "rest see vet. AM"
08/05/02 She's So Fine Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
"3-4 months (trainer)"
08/06/02 Kelso's Messenger Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year "Running hard stop"
08/06/02 PK Red Devil Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
"Got hit by another dog & went wide"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
08/09/02 Nite Spot Wonderland Fracture Metatarsal Splint, Butorphanol
8-10 weeks
08/11/02 In A Dream Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap 1 year 08/11/02 JNB Unique Gift Wonderland Fracture Hock "External
coaptation" 6-8 weeks
08/13/02 JA Papa John Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap Unknown 08/15/02 Elegante Ed Wonderland Limp Hind leg Observation 0-3 days "Reported limp in
a hind leg on track - resolved by time trainer/vet got to office" "Tripped?" "Possible cramping"
08/19/02 TX Beau Lady Wonderland Fracture, Dislocation
Tarsus Splint 3 months +
"Dog is 4 years+ trainer thinking dog may be retired. Should have Xray"
08/20/02 Postal Service Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 8 weeks 08/23/02 JR's Gabriel Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/24/02 BB Joe Paul Wonderland Fracture Carpus Splint weeks "3rd injury of
evening. Track is being graded before next race!" "Bumped"
08/24/02 Enigmatic Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8 weeks 08/24/02 Mallia Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint,
Butorphanol weeks
08/25/02 Jen O'Malley Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap N/A 08/25/02 Sendahl Ghong LI Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint,
Butorphanol weeks
08/29/02 DG's Rockford Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/30/02 Rocheii Title Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
08/31/02 Kiowa House Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap 6-9 months
"Bumped entering 1st turn"
08/31/02 Mongoose Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/03/02 Caminiti Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Diazepam4 3 months "Pushed wide,
muzzles hooked, hit wall" "3 months (according to trainer)"
09/06/02 MC White Out Wonderland Puncture wound
Wrist, tendon Splint, "keep puncture wound clean."
8 weeks Cause "Trauma"
09/06/02 Shack's Suzy Wonderland "Sudden Death"
N/A N/A N/A "Blood drawn for serum analysis" "Sudden Death After Race"
09/11/02 Jakobus Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Butorphanol
3 months
09/12/02 Pay Day Shaker Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap, Butorphanol
3 weeks Cause: "Not known, did not fall or get hit"
09/12/02 Sendahl Lee Sun Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap, Butorphanol
8-12 weeks
"Did not fall"
09/13/02 Kelso's Jusidin Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/20/02 Klyde Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" 09/20/02 Reb's Elsie Wonderland Dislocation Hock Splint 6 weeks 09/20/02 Skinar Geronimo Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/22/02 Jab Chisen Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/23/02 Aruska True Love Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/26/02 KL Alexander Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Phenylbutazone Cause:
"unknown" 09/26/02 System JS Jiffy Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
4 Diazepam or "Diaz" is a valium-like medication used for sedation or to treat seizures.
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
09/28/02 Harmony Lou Wonderland Fracture Tail Clean, wrap 10 days "Whipped on rail" "Snipped tendon to complete amputation" "Will see DVM for surgical closure"
09/28/02 Outline Wonderland Fracture Hock "External coaptation"
6-8 weeks Cause: "unknown"
09/29/02 Nancy Won't Quit Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/02/02 Sendahl Babe Wonderland Dislocation Phalanges Splint 6 weeks 10/03/02 DC Looke At Me Wonderland Lacerations Hind legs Wrap, clean 10-14
days Cause: "not known, assuming stepped on by other dogs during race"
10/05/02 Carolina Illusion Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/06/02 SL's Lucy Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/08/02 Celebrate Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 2-4
months Cause: "unknown (bumped??)"
10/08/02 Pykhus Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 6 weeks Cause: "unknown (possibly bumped)"
10/09/02 Zydeco Gold Wonderland Fracture Metatarsus Splint, Butorphanol
8 weeks
10/10/02 Aswhat Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap, Butorphanol
8 weeks Cause: "not known"
10/10/02 DG's Louie Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/13/02 Twilight Parloy Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/17/02 Kamelflague Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
8 weeks
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
10/18/02 Carolina Alarm Raynham-Taunton Cardiac Arrest
Heart N/A N/A "Cardiac arrest @ Curtain" "To Tufts Grafton for autopsy 10/21/02" "Dog ran 4th finished race"
10/20/02 Zeulyn Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus None Treatment: "None - trainer carried off"
10/21/02 Nitro Nuchey Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/22/02 Berlin Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 6 weeks "6 weeks
(kennel)" 10/26/02 Kelso's Why Not Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8-12
weeks "(Fell) (described by trainer)"
10/26/02 Mighty Joe Kapko Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 10/27/02 Twilite Sparkler Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/29/02 TM's Tara Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint (est. by
kennel) 3 months Cause: "unknown
- may have been bumped"
10/31/02 Sr's Poo Wonderland Open fracture
Tail "Relocate cleanse" wrap
2 weeks
11/07/02 CTW Fort Sumpter Wonderland Laceration, abrasion
Metacarpus area
Clean, staple 14 days
11/15/02 Carolina Ben Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 11/15/02 Stit Julie Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 11/20/02 JNB Stardust Wonderland Fracture Metatarsals Splint,
Butorphanol 8 weeks "Bumped in turn"
11/20/02 KL Run Spot Run Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Butorphanol
8 weeks Cause: "unknown"
11/22/02 SHK Dewey Wonderland Sore Carpus Splint 3-4 months
"Bumped out by other dog & stumbled"
11/29/02 Kiowa Shag Snipe Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8 weeks 12/02/02 Lil Chealer Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
12/08/02 Rebs Bodacious Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/12/02 Carolina Bob Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/21/02 Bedrock Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/21/02 Sebastian Cabot Wonderland Death N/A N/A N/A "Died after 3/4's
of the race - collapsed." "Dead when examined No HR"
12/27/02 J High Anxiety Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Butorphanol, Lincocin
8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" "Dog definitely requires orthopedic"
01/02/03 Tanisha Wonderland Fracture Radius/ulna Splint, wrap, Butorphanol
8 weeks "hit by another dog"
01/10/03 Malo Raynham-Taunton Fractures Hock Wrap 1 year 01/15/03 JNB Darwelle Don Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 01/24/03 Mesa Tony Wonderland Deglove Tail Amputate,
bandage 2 weeks "Gate closed on
tail" "Recommend surgical procedure to appose skin"
01/24/03 Who Wants To Know Raynham-Taunton Death N/A N/A N/A "died at Curtain after race over" "To Tufts for autopsy"
01/25/03 Aljo Hot Foot Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/01/03 Aruska Bo True Raynham-Taunton Fractures Calcaneous,
tarsus Wrap 1 year
02/01/03 Aruska Oyden Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap 1 year 02/06/03 Buddy's Gotchaum Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/06/03 Ethereal Comrade Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/10/03 Fireman Hero Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/10/03 Gretue Green Gal Raynham-Taunton Rupture "Patulla" Sent to vet "Knocked down
1st Turn"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
02/10/03 Stacy Lei Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/19/03 CJ Kitcaboodle Raynham-Taunton Rupture Tendons
(calcaneous) Wrap N/A
02/22/03 Kelso's Tommy Spot Wonderland Fracture, break
Carpus, nail Splint, quik-stop
Unknown "Unknown depends on extent of damage"
02/23/03 Act Now Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8 weeks "Bump" 02/25/03 Sly Shoe Wonderland Laceration Right leg Bandage 2 weeks 02/28/03 GF Angel Eyes Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/28/03 World Class Dave Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 03/01/03 SR's Hopper Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint,
Butorphanol Weeks-months
"Needs Sx" "Probably will be retired"
03/03/03 DG's Hardrock Raynham-Taunton Tear Tendons (tarsus)
Wrap Career ending
03/03/03 J Night Shaft Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap Career ending
03/05/03 John M Pearley Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 03/07/03 MC Blizzard Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 3-4
months
03/08/03 Grey's GI Joe Wonderland Pain, swelling
Tarsus (hock)
Splint, Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
Several weeks
"No apparent displacement need Xray"
03/09/03 Judsla Raynham-Taunton Rupture Tendons (hock)
Wrap Career ending
03/10/03 BB's Grand Day Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3 months Cause: "unknown (bumped??)"
03/15/03 Hillside Dancer Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint, Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
6-8 weeks
03/15/03 Reb's Ruby Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 03/22/03 Judgable Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint Weeks-
mos. "Rest"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
03/23/03 Indian Smoke Wonderland Luxation Hock Splint, Butorphanol
03/24/03 Fuzzy's Tea Party Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap Career ending
03/25/03 Zydeco Lady Wonderland Dislocation Metatarsal Splint 6 weeks 03/30/03 KL Action Jackson Wonderland Open
fractures Hind leg Euthanasia N/A "Severe, open
fractures" 03/30/03 Summer Ox Wonderland Probable
fracture Metatarsal Splint,
Butorphanol 3 months
03/31/03 Keys Cupid Cupy Raynham-Taunton Fractures Tibula, tibia Euthanasia N/A "Humanitarian euthanasia"
04/02/03 JC's Dust Kicker Raynham-Taunton Neuropathy "Rt Rear" None "?" 04/02/03 Queenie Wakini Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/06/03 Rechargeable Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap 1 year 04/08/03 My Prince Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/10/03 Aruska Pony Raynham-Taunton Rupture Tendon
(hock) Wrap Career
ending
04/12/03 SC's Black Magic Wonderland Fracture Toe Bandage, Phenylbutazone
Weeks
04/13/03 Cheyenne Wow Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Phenylbutazone
3-4 months
"Possibly bumped" "Probably adopt out" "3-4 months (if at all)"
04/14/03 Kelso's Nairobi Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
04/16/03 Sabe My Man Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/17/03 Fuzzy's Canasta Wonderland Laceration Saphenous Clean, wrap, ref.
Vet 2-3 weeks "Occurred in
box" "Refer to emergency clinic tonight"
04/18/03 Cald B Adjauer Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap, splint 1 year
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
04/20/03 John M Maureen Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/25/03 All About Amy Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Splint,
euthanasia N/A "Hit outside
fence 1st turn “post paralysis"
05/03/03 DK Jayne's Bo Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint, Butorphanol
3 months "probably retiring 5yr"
05/07/03 Mauda Warrior Raynham-Taunton Crepitation Hock Wrap 05/10/03 Kelso's Ballymore Raynham-Taunton Luxation Hock Wrap Career
ending
05/11/03 System Secbee B Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus, hock Wrap, splint 1 year 05/14/03 Closing Chance Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career
ending
05/17/03 Pelican Drama Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 05/18/03 Swine Wonderland Luxation Tarsus "external
coaptation" 6-8 weeks "Starting injury"
"Broke down immediately out of box"
05/23/03 Breathless Again Wonderland Complete fracture
Tibia, Tibula Euthanasia N/A "Euthanized per trainer's request"
05/24/03 Alaska Klemma Wonderland Fracture? Hock Splint, Butorphanol
Weeks "rest"
05/24/03 Anrin Wonderland Tear Eyelid Suture, ointment
2 weeks "fell + muzzle may have caused injury"
05/29/03 Sendahl Tanya Wonderland Non-weight bearing
Hind leg Monitor 2 weeks "collision" "Blunt trauma"
05/30/03 Caprahatier Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 05/31/03 MC Where To Aim Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Butorphanol Weeks-mos.
06/01/03 Paypun Wonderland Luxation Digits (balance illegible)
Clean, splint 6 weeks "Antibiotic therapy advised. Finished 2nd"
06/03/03 Be Attach Wonderland Fracture Metatarsal Splint, Butorphanol
8 weeks
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
06/03/03 V Too Fred Wonderland Fracture Knee Splint, Butorphanol
8-12 weeks
"Will radiograph in morning"
06/06/03 Dg's Woodstoch Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 06/08/03 Meadow's Big Al Wonderland Fracture Radius/ulna Euthanasia N/A "Euthanasia @
trainer’s request” "Severity of injury was major"
06/08/03 Pre Arranged Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Splint 1 year "Bumped" "Soft Compression"
06/10/03 Twilite Galaxy Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap “?” 06/14/03 Sylvania Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Butorphanol 4 months Cause: "fall"
06/15/03 Essy's Custard Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8 weeks "bump in turn" "non displaced"
06/21/03 Pykhus Wonderland Break Toe Clean, bandage 6 weeks "bump in turn" 06/22/03 P's Flick Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Phenylbutazone 6-8 weeks "Apparently
stumbled" 06/24/03 U Too Goodrich Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tendon,
tarsus Wrap "Non
Race"
06/26/03 Turbo April Day Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Diazepam, Phenylbutazone
6-8 weeks "fell on own"
07/01/03 Aleeya Wonderland Fracture Tibia Splint, multiple meds
8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" "Requires orthopedic surgery - plating or amputation"
07/04/03 Ripper Owens Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 2-3 months
"stumbled ??"
07/05/03 AB Valid Pegasus Wonderland Scapula, humerus
Butorphanol, sent to vet
"Bump"
07/10/03 Sweet Angel Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
07/10/03 Twilite Juicepie Raynham-Taunton Luxation Hock Wrap Career ending
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
07/12/03 Nitari Sugarplum Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/14/03 Bacs Cannon Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/15/03 Jbar Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3 months Cause:
"Unknown, but running alone"
07/15/03 TM's Toby Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3 months Cause: "unknown"
07/18/03 Ms Orchid Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous, metatarsal
Wrap, splint Career ending
07/20/03 BB's BE Grinnen Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3 months Cause: "Unknown, may have stumbled"
08/01/03 Yapon Jitl Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap Career ending
08/02/03 DG's Mistical Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/02/03 Kelso's Sidestep Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 4 months "Bump" 08/03/03 RAR Hulkelberry Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months Cause: "By himself, stumbled"
08/04/03 Pa's Tajmahal Raynham-Taunton Fracture Wrap 1 year 08/05/03 184 Gifted Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous,
tarsus Wrap, splint Career
ending "Soft compression"
08/05/03 Listowell Ted Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 6-8 weeks Cause: "Trauma” 08/10/03 Mantle Queen Wonderland Crepitus,
suspected FX Tarsus Splint Weeks "Track is very
hard according to trainer"
08/10/03 Smoo's Kiwi Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint Weeks "This is the 2nd hock injury tonight. Track should be examined. Too hard!"
08/21/03 Nita's Go For More Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 6-8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" 08/23/03 BB's Clear Coast Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
08/24/03 Nita's Dixie Do Wonderland Fracture Hock "external coaptation"
8 weeks "Bump in turn"
08/27/03 M's Free Laurie Raynham-Taunton Rupture Tendon, hock
Wrap Career ending
08/28/03 Xample Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap, splint Career ending
09/05/03 Fever River Jim Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint, under anesthesia
6 weeks Cause: "Trauma"
09/06/03 Kelso's Jason Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/06/03 SR's Tom Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 4 months Cause: "Trauma" 09/07/03 CJ Dart N Dodge Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/07/03 Mr Tony Sea Wonderland Hock Splint Weeks 09/13/03 MC P's Hallis Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 8 weeks 09/14/03 U Too White Spot Wonderland Tear Pad
"welding" Bandage Weeks Recommend
laceration repair 09/17/03 Polly Mc Gruder Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/19/03 Fuzzy's Lady Luck Wonderland Hock Splint Months 09/20/03 GiGli Wonderland Fracture Splint 3-4
months "bump"
09/22/03 ICU Punky Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/26/03 Pa's Swoosh Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 1 year 09/27/03 PS Charro Clint Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/09/03 Slick Manuever Wonderland Fracture Carpus Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol, Diazepam
8 weeks "Collision with another dog"
10/11/03 Nita's Grinning Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 4 months "Bump" 10/16/03 Dox Earthquake Wonderland Fracture Metatarsus Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol, Diazepam
8 weeks "Non-collision fall"
10/17/03 American Son Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
10/17/03 K's Brown Eye Girl Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 4-8 weeks "Trainer declined quick splint - just need meta splint"
10/17/03 Thurles Racy Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" 10/22/03 Gone Missing Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap Career
ending
10/23/03 Pa's Buzzard Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 10/24/03 Boss Bean Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap, splint 1 year 10/24/03 Cald B Abslain Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 1 year 10/24/03 Express Dakota Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career
ending
10/24/03 Zeke Grace Wonderland Open fracture
Hock Euthanasia N/A "Out in lead alone - leg snapped" "Injury was of great severity"
10/29/03 Free Wink Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/30/03 Aruska Raquel Raynham-Taunton Fracture,
severance Radius, ulna, veins, artery
Euthanasia N/A "Euthanasia by track vet @ trainer request" "Extensive bleeding + pain"
11/04/03 Great Value Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap 1 year 11/06/03 Fuzzy Red Cross Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 11/07/03 Good Feeling Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months "was in 4th place in group of dogs"
11/07/03 Reb's Aqua Raynham-Taunton Fracture Hock Wrap 1 year 11/08/03 Kelso's China Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 4 months "bump" 11/08/03 Temecula Ed Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 4 months 11/09/03 JA Avos Sweetness Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 4-6
months "Bumped 1st turn"
11/11/03 Xtortion Wonderland Fracture(s) Splint, Phenylbutazone
3-4 months
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
11/13/03 SK Decatur Wonderland Dislocation Hock Splint 6 weeks 11/14/03 Aruska Patenza Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metacarpals,
digit Wrap Career
ending
11/15/03 Fort Harrison Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
11/15/03 Tx's Mesa Wonderland Laceration Paw Clean, Lidocaine, bandage
2 weeks "bump w/another dog"
11/18/03 ARJ's Cookie Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 6-12 months
11/25/03 IMO Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Butorphanol
3 months "somewhat uncomfortable"
11/25/03 Suretha Wonderland Poss. fracture
Hock Splint 3 months Cause: "Could not be determined"
11/29/03 Exasivo Tactic Wonderland Fracture or sprain
Hock Splint Unknown "not displaced"
11/29/03 Kiowa Algon Wonderland Possible injury, sprain
Hock, nerve Observation "depends” "fell then may have been hit" "should have XR of hock + spine"
12/04/03 Four Cubs Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A 12/04/03 Zydeco Chance Wonderland Amputation Tail To be sent to
vet 2 weeks "Bit lead-out
when attempting to take dog out of cage" "Has own Bute + dressing material at kennel"
12/05/03 Abela Britt Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 12/06/03 NYSLA Wonderland Pain,
swelling Shoulder, spine
Recommend x-ray
unknown "not bearing full weight"
12/12/03 JA Let's Roll Raynham-Taunton Shock, paralysis
Spine, whole body
Euthanasia Refer to DVM
N/A
12/14/03 All My Eyes Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "distal portion attached by (illegible)”
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
12/15/03 Free Access Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/26/03 Chermare Whizzett Wonderland Dislocation Hock Bandage 6-8 weeks 12/26/03 Drama Knight Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/27/03 Blazing Falcon Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 8 weeks 12/27/03 ICU Bad Baby Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap, splint Career
ending "Soft compression"
12/27/03 Onaim Anthony Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 8 weeks 01/02/04 DG's Bandito Raynham-Taunton Rupture Cruciate None Career
ending
01/02/04 Fuzzy's Eagle Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap, splint 1 year 01/05/04 MY My My Delilah Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap, splint Career
ending
01/09/04 Kelso Claruett Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap, splint 1 year 01/22/04 Hurrican Timmy Wonderland Dislocation Hock Splint 6-8 weeks 01/25/04 Sirius Charity Wonderland Pain Metatarsals Splint,
recommend x-ray
N/A "bearing weight"
01/27/04 Parulla Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
"All alone - broke down untouched' "
02/05/04 Grey's Stonewall Wonderland Pain Hock Splint, Butazone N/A "Carried back" "injured in 4th turn according to trainer"
02/08/04 Onaim Wildchild Wonderland Break Tail Amputation, bandage, Lidocaine
2 weeks "Recommend surgical procedure to effectively close skin over break"
02/10/04 Emerald Kit Kat Raynham-Taunton "Pathology" Cruciate Career ending
"Hit 1st turn"
02/19/04 Pa's Captain George Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 02/21/04 Rib's Little Red Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
02/23/04 Kelso's Brass Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus, calcaneous
Wrap Career ending
02/28/04 Fior of Peace Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia "by track vet"
N/A "Bumped 1st turn"
02/28/04 Jumbo Quiz Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 03/02/04 JHJ Lethal Lady Wonderland Fracture Foot,
metatarsal Splint 3-4
months "Alone, may have misstepped"
03/02/04 Rochaway Raynham-Taunton Rupture Hock, tendon Wrap "?" 03/04/04 PS Primo Jay Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 03/05/04 Virtual Episode Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 03/06/04 BC Jim Don Wonderland Laceration Above 1st
digit Cleaned, flushed, stapled
10 days Cause: "Trauma" "S.R. in 10 days."
03/06/04 Show Bizz Kid Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap, splint Career ending
"Knocked Down"
03/07/04 Ide Be A Lady Wonderland Fracture Foot, metatarsal
Splint 3-4 months
03/09/04 Lil Real Deal Wonderland Fracture Radius, ulna Splint 4-5 months
"Hit by other dog & just stopped"
03/12/04 Felis Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
03/13/04 SK China Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint "Weeks" 03/14/04 U Too Patricia Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months Cause: "Could not be determined"
03/20/04 Doncya Wonderland Hock Splint "Months" Cause "NA" , (illustration of track has "NA" in the middle, underlined)
03/25/04 Valid Sparkle Wonderland Swelling, fracture
Metacarpus Splint, wrap, Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
2-8 weeks
03/28/04 WG George Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 03/30/04 Blazing Redhead Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
03/31/04 Peir Oak Jammer Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/03/04 Commando Bobby Raynham-Taunton "Injury" Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/04/04 MC Elmwood Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months Cause: "Could not determine"
04/06/04 Capones Sue Wonderland Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "Bumped wide by other dog & stumbled" "Trainer elected euthanasia"
04/07/04 Lil Way to Go Joe Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/10/04 DG's Everlast Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 4 months 04/10/04 Moneta Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap, splint Career
ending
04/10/04 This Is The One Wonderland Hock Splint "Weeks-months"
04/21/04 Kelso's Jetshi Raynham-Taunton Fracture Hock Wrap 1 year 04/22/04 Grey's Air Borne Wonderland Fracture Metatarsus Splint,
Butorphanol, Phenylbutazone
8 weeks
04/28/04 Fior Eastern Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 04/28/04 JB Draco Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1year 05/02/04 Ice Capade B Wonderland Fracture Metacarpals Euthanasia N/A Cause: "Trauma"
"Fracture of metacarpals - complete"
05/03/04 Jalen Shaft Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 05/07/04 Fanatic Holly Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months "Possibly Bumped, stumbled 1st turn"
05/09/04 Christine Norma Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
Cause: "Unknown - may have stumbled"
05/11/04 Cald B Abduct Raynham-Taunton Fracture Hock Wrap 1 year 05/14/04 Aruska Run Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap, splint
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
05/15/04 World Class Stella Raynham-Taunton Luxation Hock, calcaneous
Wrap, splint Career ending
05/18/04 Smoo's Mango Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Phenylbutazone
4-6 months
Cause: "Unknown - in lead, stumbled or stepped in hole"
05/22/04 O. Swirl Raynham-Taunton Luxation Hock Wrap Career ending
05/22/04 RJ's Peanut Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus, calcaneous
Wrap Career ending
05/24/04 Beau Honeycat Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Wrap, splint Career ending
05/30/04 Aljo Silly Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 06/04/04 Blackhawk Bill Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 2 months Cause: "Trauma" 06/07/04 Power of Sleazow Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1year 06/14/04 Pa's Wonder Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 4 months "Hit rail" 06/17/04 PT's Pit Viper Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 06/18/04 Aruska Sequoia Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metacarpal Wrap 4 months 06/18/04 Kelso's Nice Day Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months "Possibly bumped, then rolled"
06/19/04 Jumbo Cobblespot Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 06/22/04 Hot Stripper Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Butorphanol 3-4 months
"Leading race, pulled up lame" "Patient slightly figity"
06/22/04 Kaues Velvet Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius Wrap, splint Career ending
06/24/04 Fanatic Britney Wonderland Fracture, contusion
Tarsus, paw Splint, pinning, wound treatment
8 weeks Cause: "Trauma”
06/25/04 ICU Gringo Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 06/30/04 Sabe A Star Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 6 months
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
07/02/04 Can't Stop Now Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, Phenylbutazone
3-4 months
"Running second, than faded"
07/03/04 Albion Ellen Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/03/04 Cedarun Belle Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months
07/05/04 OHK Chablis Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus "Soft compression"
Career ending
07/12/04 JD Midnight Ride Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap, splint Career ending
"Bumped curtain turn"
07/12/04 Lil Jla Raynham-Taunton Fracture Hock Wrap 1 year 07/16/04 Awesome Explorer Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/17/04 Bertino Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months
07/17/04 Cocobolo Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
07/17/04 On Fire Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
07/22/04 Bi's Bashful Wonderland Laceration, exposed bone ends
Toes Cleanse, wrap w/ Nitrofurazone
2-3 weeks "Dog found with smears of blood on crate floor. No loose wires found in crate” "Probably in paddock holding crate ('ginny pen')"
07/22/04 White Wing Dove Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/22/04 Willowrun Roley Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Butorphanol, Diazepam
8 weeks "Attempted relocation of FX" "Diaz IV""
07/23/04 Bacs Bobbies Babe Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/23/04 S. RO Oasis Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/24/04 World Class Ted Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 6-8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" 07/25/04 Iruska Shelby Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 6-8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" 07/27/04 Jumbo Rick Wonderland Dislocation Hock Splint 6 weeks Cause: "Trauma"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
07/30/04 Caramia's Way Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
07/30/04 Macho Deisty Rose Raynham-Taunton Subluxation Tarsus Wrap "? Career Ending"
07/30/04 SR's Get Over It Wonderland Fracture Tail Bandage "Recommend amputation"
07/31/04 Dreesha Salono Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 07/31/04 Gimbo Voyage Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 8 weeks 07/31/04 Grey's Patticake Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 6 weeks 08/01/04 Talk N Outloud Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Phenylbutazone 3-4 months
08/03/04 Atascocite Badge Raynham-Taunton Luxation "Coxo fem" "?" Treatment "None - sent for Veterinary Care"
08/03/04 Four Eyes Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1year 08/04/04 Jrusha Miss Zip Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/05/04 Lil Cowgirl Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metatarsal Wrap 4 months 08/06/04 Jrusha Concho Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/06/04 Nadine Marce Raynham-Taunton Subluxation Tarsus Wrap Career
ending
08/06/04 PS Primor Frankie Wonderland Swollen puncture wound, fracture
Carpus Splint 3-6 weeks Cause: "Trauma" "Recommend x-ray, antibiotic therapy"
08/06/04 Sao's Reseny Sean Raynham-Taunton Break Neck N/A N/A, DOA "Hit Light Post coming around turn" "Broken Neck - DOA"
08/07/04 Charliza Wonderland Compound Fracture
Splint, Butorphanol
Cause: "Trauma" "Recommend ortho consult, antibiotic therapy"
08/07/04 Dzundza Wonderland Luxation Tarsus Splint 8 weeks Cause: "Trauma"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
08/07/04 Jero Wonderland Fracture Tarsus, tail Splint 8 weeks 08/10/04 Jerry Country Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Diazepam 3-4 months
"Patient somewhat uncomfortable"
08/10/04 Milo Bee Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
"Fell (stumbled)"
08/12/04 C. Bigshot Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/12/04 Rosegreen Lady Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol 8 weeks
08/14/04 Pat Iluger Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/15/04 Aruska Lummis Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 08/24/04 Milo Dakota Wonderland Fracture Tarsus Splint 8 weeks Cause: "Trauma" 08/26/04 JA Revolution Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint, wrap,
Butorphanol 8 weeks
08/26/04 JV Taro Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/04/04 M's Epic Calvin Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/10/04 ARJ's Daisy Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4
months "Bumped in first turn"
09/10/04 Rough Shot Wonderland Dislocation, fracture
Tibia, tarsus Splint, sedation "TBD" "Stumbled, fell and flipped" "patient uneasy - heavily sedated"
09/16/04 Delphia Wonderland Dislocation Tarsus Splint 2 months 09/16/04 Kelso's Essence Raynham-Taunton Luxation Hock Wrap Career
ending
09/16/04 Ms. Cindy Wit Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/17/04 Ms. Emerald Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap, splint Career
ending "Knocked down"
09/17/04 Twilite Piug Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 09/18/04 ARJ's Amy Raynham-Taunton Fracture Metacarpal Wrap 4 months "Knocked down
1st turn" 09/19/04 Let It Ride Pal Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Wrap Career
ending "Knocked down 1st turn"
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
09/21/04 Belle's Chief Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 3-4 months
"May have mistepped (all by self)"
09/21/04 Jezzy Washawh Raynham-Taunton Fracture Calcaneous Soft compression, hard splint
Career ending
09/24/04 Puhbur Berry Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Wrap Career ending
09/25/04 Four Robinson Raynham-Taunton Multiple fractures
Tarsus Wrap, splint Career ending
09/30/04 FTK Sherman Teule Raynham-Taunton Death N/A N/A N/A "Dropped dead @ finish line" Cause: "Cardiac insufficiency"
10/01/04 Aljo Switzler Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/09/04 Speedo Speckles Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Butorphanol N/A
10/11/04 PT’S Rattlesnake Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/15/04 Yolanda Wonderland Hock Splint N/A "Needs XR" 10/16/04 Alasociter Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 10/16/04 Nite's Iron Jack Raynham-Taunton Concussion Head N/A Cause: "Hit
curtain pole at end of race"
10/22/04 Flolema Wonderland Fracture Hock Sterile bandage, splint
3-4 months
Cause: " Unknown - injured in crowd"
10/28/04 Willametta Wonderland Hock Splint Unknown 11/02/04 Grey's Summerstar Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint,
Phenylbutazone 3-4 months
"Trainer’s assistant believes another dog may have stepped on this dog"
11/12/04 Ali's Pits Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 11/14/04 C's Mystic Ruby Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 11/27/04 Utoo Carry Rose Wonderland Fracture Hock Splint 6-8 weeks
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DATE
DOG NAME
TRACK
INJURY TYPE
INJURY LOCATION
TREATMENT
RECOVERY TIME (est.)
NOTES
11/30/04 Kelso's Game Plan Raynham-Taunton Rupture Tarsus, tendons
Wrap Career ending
12/01/04 Sabe Little Girl Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/11/04 Pat C Winnie Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus,
tendons Wrap 1 year
12/14/04 Utoo Buda Rose Wonderland Fracture Radius, ulna Splint 3-4 months
"Possibly bumped, stumbled in turn"
12/17/04 Kesmas Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "Hit hard entering first turn, euthanized @ kennel owner's request"
12/17/04 Lanalu Glawow Raynham-Taunton Fractures Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "Hit rail - blanket caught, spun dog around"
12/18/04 DG Smarty Time Raynham-Taunton Fracture Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "Euthanasia @ trainer's request"
12/18/04 Ms Sevenseas Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/18/04 Pat C Micioburst Raynham-Taunton Luxation Tarsus Splint Career
ending
12/21/04 Fuzzy's Cessua Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/22/04 Sandhill Express Raynham-Taunton Fractures Radius, ulna Padding and
splint Career ending
"Knocked down 1st turn"
12/23/04 Country Song Raynham-Taunton Calcaneous, tarsus
Wrap Career ending
12/24/04 C Yoggi Berra Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year 12/31/04 Aruska Echo Raynham-Taunton Fractures Radius, ulna Euthanasia N/A "Bumped 1st
turn" "Euthanasia owners request"
12/31/04 Keps Raynham-Taunton Fracture Tarsus Wrap 1 year
Notes: 1. In some instances and for clarification, some words have been spelled out rather than abbreviated, and grammatical or spelling errors
have been corrected. 2. To request individual copies of Greyhound Injury Reports, contact the Massachusetts State Racing Commission, 1 Ashburton Place, Room
1313, Boston, MA 02118.
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