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Oct 31, 2023 11:54 AM CDT

Santa Anita Track Claims Another Victim

Practical Move collapses after a training run, the latest in a spate of horse deaths in recent years

(Newser) - A horse set to run in this weekend's Breeders' Cup has died after a workout at Santa Anita, reports the AP . Practical Move was returning from a gallop on Tuesday morning when he experienced a suspected cardiac event, according to a statement from Breeders' Cup officials. His rider wasn'...

Death Haunts Santa Anita's Breeder's Cup

Breeders' Cup Ends With
New Tragedy for Santa Anita

Nov 3, 2019 8:27 AM CST

Breeders' Cup Ends With New Tragedy for Santa Anita

Mongolian Groom fractured a leg during Classic

(Newser) - A 4-year-old gelding was euthanized after being injured during the Breeders' Cup on Saturday, the 37th death at Santa Anita since December. Mongolian Groom was third when War of Will passed him in the stretch. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione looked back at Mongolian Groom as he seemed to break down, CNN...

Since December, 34 Horses Have Died Here. Now It's 35

PETA Calls for '3 Strikes Rule'
After Latest Horse Death

Oct 26, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

PETA Calls for '3 Strikes Rule' After Latest Horse Death

Mare put down after hurting legs at Santa Anita Park, 35th horse to die since December

(Newser) - Yet another horse has died at Santa Anita Park, adding more fuel to the fire on why the racetrack in Arcadia, Calif., is still running. Per FOX 5 , GQ Covergirl, said to be a 5- or 6-year-old mare, hurt both front legs during training Friday, and the veterinarian on the...

Another Casualty at Santa Anita

Sep 30, 2019 6:38 AM CDT

Another Casualty at Santa Anita

3-year-old colt becomes the 32nd horse since December to die at track

(Newser) - A 3-year-old colt sustained a catastrophic injury in the eighth race at Santa Anita and was euthanized Saturday, the 32nd horse to die at the track since December. Two-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez was tossed off in the incident on the second day of the fall meet at Santa...

Track Records 31st Death of a Horse This Season

Santa Anita 'Devastated'
by Another Tragedy

Sep 18, 2019 5:45 PM CDT

Santa Anita 'Devastated' by Another Tragedy

4-year-old suffered a pelvic fracture during workout

(Newser) - A 4-year-old gelding pulled up with a pelvic fracture on the training track during a workout at Santa Anita Park in California this week. Veterinarians worked to save Zeke, the Los Angeles Times reports, but eventually euthanized the horse. The chief veterinarian for the track issued a statement saying everyone...

Horse Track Blows Past 2018 Death Toll in 10 Weeks

Track Closes After 21
Horses Die in 10 Weeks

Mar 6, 2019 10:10 AM CST

Track Closes After 21 Horses Die in 10 Weeks

Experts are reviewing conditions at California's Santa Anita

(Newser) - A famed California track has suspended horse racing indefinitely after the 21st death of a horse in 10 weeks. A 4-year-old filly named Lets Light the Way had to be euthanized at Arcadia's Santa Anita Park on Tuesday after injuring her front right leg in training. Another eight horses...

Kentucky Derby Has Full Field, Few Contenders

Apr 8, 2008 12:21 AM CDT

Kentucky Derby Has Full Field, Few Contenders

Pyro, Big Brown and Colonel John current favorites

(Newser) - When the gates open at Churchill Downs on May 3 a full field will start out hoping to win the Kentucky Derby, but only a small handful are considered to have a realistic shot at victory. Pyro, Big Brown and Colonel John are the only horses of the 20 3-year-olds...