Join me on a thrilling journey into the heart of horse racing with my guest, the remarkable Fred M. Kray. This civil trial attorney Turned Animal Lawyer to author shares a captivating tale about Alydar, a racehorse he loves, as we pull back the glossy veil to reveal the dark underbelly of this glittering sport. Listen as Fred passionately recounts the highs and lows of his time working at a horse-racing track, his bond with the majestic Alydar and the grim reality of what happens when greed and corruption creep into the stables.

Strap in as we travel down the rabbit hole of a 20-year investigation into Alydar's mysterious death. Fred’s relentless pursuit of justice takes us from secretive FBI investigations to high-stakes courtroom dramas, culminating in an astonishing $36.5 million insurance payout by Lloyds of London. We'll navigate the murky world of horse racing, touching on the dangerous lengths people go to protect their interests and the shocking reality of horses killed for insurance money.

Finally, Fred introduces us to Tommy Burns, a man infamous for having killed 15 horses for insurance money. This encounter sets a chilling tone for our exploration of the darker side of the horse racing industry. With Fred as our guide, we delve into the intricate and complex realm of animal law, culminating in his true crime book that invites readers to solve the mystery of Alydar's death. This episode is not just a story, it's an eye-opening look into a world where justice, corruption, and the love for animals intersect, and it's a conversation you won't want to miss.

Chapters and Times

(0:00:00) - Animal Law and Corruption in Horse Racing
(0:12:20) - Working at a Horse-Riding Track
(0:18:15) - Investigation Into Alydar's Mysterious Death
(0:30:40) - Investigation Into Horse Killing Scheme (0:42:24) - The Suspicious Death of Alydar

About Fred M Kray

Fred M. Kray is a civil trial attorney who for the last 20 years has limited his practice to animal law. Whether rescuing a stolen Great Dane with a SWAT team or freeing innocent dogs from death row, it has always been his life’s purpose to give animals a voice.

He was introduced to horse racing working at a race track in Nebraska while attending law school. He fell in love with a horse named Alydar in Miami, watching him run in the Flamingo Stakes and the Florida Derby.

Reintroduced to Alydar’s story when he moved to Gainesville, he spent four years researching, interviewing and writing about Alydar, producing a story that celebrates the horse’s legacy while at the same time exposing the greed and corruption behind the gates of Calumet. His new book is "BROKEN: The SuspicIous Death of Alydar and the End of Horseracing's Golden Age"

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