The racetrack called the deaths unusual and unacceptable.
The death of four horses at Churchill Downs days before this weekend’s Kentucky Derby have renewed safety concerns in the horse-racing industry.
Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., Parents Pride and Chasing Artie, died in recent days from unknown causes. The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory is conducting necropsies on the horses to determine a cause of death. Two other horses were euthanized after suffering injuries.
A horse in Saturday’s second race, 3-year-old Chloe’s Dream, took a bad step leaving the first turn and was taken off in an…
The racetrack called the deaths “highly unusual” and “completely unacceptable.”
The 15-1 winner overtook Two Phil’s in the middle of the stretch in a year when the circumstances surrounding the race loomed…
The death of four horses at Churchill Downs has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby. Two horses trained by Saffie…
Take Charge Briana, Chasing Artie, Parents Pride and Wild On Ice have died. Horse welfare should be our first consideration for…
Mage, ridden by veteran jockey Javier Castellano, won Saturday's Kentucky Derby in 2:01, surging late to hold off Two Phil's.
