Two more horses have died during races at Kentucky’s Churchill Downs within the last 24 hours.Kimberly Dream sustained a significant injury during the first race on Saturday.According to Churchill Downs spokesperson Darren Rogers, the filly suffered from an injury to her left front leg, similar to Lost in Limbo’s injury during Friday’s seventh race. Lost in Limbo was euthanized following that race. Track officials brought in a doctor from the University of Kentucky to examine the conditions of the track to see if it is affecting the thoroughbreds while racing.So far, nothing has been found unusual about the track.”We are troubled by this recent string of fatalities,” Churchill Downs said in a statement on Saturday. “It is extremely inconsistent with the outcomes we have experienced over the years, with the reputation we have developed over the decades, and with the expectations we set for ourselves and owe our fans. We are committed to doing this important work and updating the public with our developments.” Rogers said there have been 12 horses who have died at Churchill Downs since the stable area reopened for training on March 30.Before the Spring meet officially started, a Kentucky Derby contender, Wild On Ice, was hurt during a training session at the track.The 3-year-old colt was evaluated at the Equine Medical Center and was then taken to a surgical facility in Lexington for further evaluation. The injury ended up being too severe, and the horse had to be euthanized.Seven horses died over 10 days during the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.Two of those happened on Derby Day, which was Saturday, May 6.
Two more horses have died during races at Kentucky’s Churchill Downs within the last 24 hours.
Kimberly Dream sustained a significant injury during the first race on Saturday.
According to Churchill Downs spokesperson Darren Rogers, the filly suffered from an injury to her left front leg, similar to Lost in Limbo’s injury during Friday’s seventh race.
Lost in Limbo was euthanized following that race.
Track officials brought in a doctor from the University of Kentucky to examine the conditions of the track to see if it is affecting the thoroughbreds while racing.
So far, nothing has been found unusual about the track.
“We are troubled by this recent string of fatalities,” Churchill Downs said in a statement on Saturday. “It is extremely inconsistent with the outcomes we have experienced over the years, with the reputation we have developed over the decades, and with the expectations we set for ourselves and owe our fans. We are committed to doing this important work and updating the public with our developments.”
Rogers said there have been 12 horses who have died at Churchill Downs since the stable area reopened for training on March 30.
Before the Spring meet officially started, a Kentucky Derby contender, Wild On Ice, was hurt during a training session at the track.
The 3-year-old colt was evaluated at the Equine Medical Center and was then taken to a surgical facility in Lexington for further evaluation. The injury ended up being too severe, and the horse had to be euthanized.
Seven horses died over 10 days during the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.
Two of those happened on Derby Day, which was Saturday, May 6.
