The Churchill Downs racetrack has responded following the death of multiple horses recently. One was euthanized after a 'catastrophic injury.'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three horses have reportedly died in the past four days at Churchill Downs. Two of those horses came from the same farm.
On April 29, Parents Pride, a filly, reportedly died following race 8. Parents Pride was from Ramsey Farm, a well-known farm in the horseracing world located in Jessamine County.According to Daily Racing Form's Marty McGee, Chasing Artie, a 3-time stakes winner from Ramsey Farm, collapsed and died following race 8 Tuesday.
On April 27, Derby contender Wild on Ice had to be euthanized after injuring his left hind leg following a workout at Churchill Downs.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kentucky Derby: Forte is 3-1 favorite at Churchill DownsForte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds.
Read more »
2 horses die at Churchill Downs days ahead of Kentucky DerbyTwo horses died at Churchill Downs on Tuesday as the track kicks off one of its biggest race weeks of the year.
Read more »
4 horses die at Churchill Downs in the days leading up to Kentucky DerbyFour horses have died after running at Churchill Downs as the famed track prepares to host the Kentucky Derby. The causes of death for two horses remains a mystery.
Read more »
Forte, Wet Paint morning line favorites with Kentucky Derby draw completeTodd Pletcher-trained colt Forte and Brad Cox’s filly Wet Paint are the morning line favorites respectively for the 149th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Read more »
Here's How to Make a Delicious Mint Julep, a Kentucky Derby Tradition, at HomeNearly 120,000 mint juleps are sipped, slurped and supped at Churchill Downs every year.
Read more »
Kentucky Derby odds and post positions: Pennsylvania horse among favoritesDaily News | Kentucky Derby odds and post positions: Pennsylvania horse among favorites
Read more »