Four horses have died since the opening night of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs Racetrack — which hosts the crown jewel of competitive horse races — called the deaths 'highly unusual' and 'completely unacceptable.'
Four horses have died since the opening night of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs Racetrack -- which hosts the crown jewel of competitive horse races -- called the deaths"highly unusual" and"completely unacceptable."
Two horses died from unknown causes when they both suddenly collapsed after completing races. Two more horses were euthanized this week due to irreparable injuries, according to a Parents Pride died on Saturday, which was Opening Night, and Chasing Artie died on Tuesday. Both were owned by Ken Ramsey and trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., Churchill Downs Racetrack confirmed in the statement. Trainer Joseph Jr.Two other horses sustained musculoskeletal injuries, which are bone and joint disorders that can cause debilitating pain and impair a horse's ability to see, breathe, and even chew and swallow,to Stephen B.
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