Report: 2 horses dead after separate incidents at Churchill Downs
The deaths come less than a week after Derby contender Wild On Ice was euthanized following a workout injury.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — Two more horse deaths have been reported at Churchill Downs as locals were celebrating the inaugural 502’sDay.
The deaths come less than a week after Derby contender Wild On Ice was euthanized following a workout injury.
According to Marty McGee with the Daily Racing Forum, three-year-old filly Take Charge Briana was euthanized after she suffered a “catastrophic” injury during Race 5 on the turf.
Chasing Artie, who was trained by D. Wayne Lukas and owned by Ken Ramsey, collapsed and died following Race 8.
WHAS11 News reached out to Churchill Downs for further information but did not hear back at press time.
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place on May 6.
