Seven horses have now died this week at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, site of Saturday's 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shotThe alarming number of horse deaths cast a shadow over the 149th edition of theChloe's Dream, a 3-year-old gelding that ran on the Derby undercard, was hauled away by a van and later euthanized Saturday morning.
"It’s concerning, and I hope they’re quickly trying the best they can to correct whatever’s going on," said Michael Freeze, who dressed up as a jockey."They need to do whatever is best for the horses and the sport in general." Mage, left, ridden by jockey Javier Castellano, takes the outside of turn four during the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs May 6, 2023, in Louisville, Ky.
Two horses also died last Saturday. Parents Pride, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., was pulled up in the stretch, but ultimately died on the track.
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