Horse racing officials will hold an emergency summit on Tuesday to review the “unusually high number” of deaths at Churchill Downs after two more horses were euthanized over the weekend, bringing the total number of deaths at the famous racetrack to 12. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released
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Churchill Downs horse death toll reaches 12
For the second day in a row, and the 12th time since April 27, a horse is dead at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Kimberley Dream, running in her 61st race, was euthanized after she pulled up in the upper stretch. She was running in the first race of the day
Churchill Downs sees 11th horse die at racetrack in span of less than a month
The horse death toll at Churchill Downs since April 27 is now 11 after another died on Friday. Lost in Limbo tumbled into the dirt during the seventh race at the racetrack on Friday and was unable to get up. Video obtained by Fox News Digital, via PETA, shows an
Two Premieres Reflect the Ups and Downs of Claire Chase’s ‘Density 2036’
The flutist Claire Chase is a community builder. You can see this in “Density 2036,” her 24-year project to commission a new repertoire for her instrument. And you can sense a communal spirit when she offers gratitude to audiences who show up to several gigs in a row. This week,
90 Day Fiance’s Paul and Karine Staehle Have Had Many Ups and Downs: Find Out Their Relationship Status
Are they still together? 90 Day Fiancé couple Paul Staehle and Karine Staehle (née Martins) have had countless ups and downs throughout their tumultuous relationship ever since they made their debut on season 1 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, but they always seemed to be able to
Ninth horse dies at Churchill Downs in span of less than a month
Nine horses have now died at the famed Churchill Downs since April 27. Swanson Lake, a horse trained by Mike McCarthy, suffered an inoperable leg injury after finishing fourth in her race at the Louisville track. The horse was vanned off the track before doctors opted to euthanize her. From
Horse euthanized at Churchill Downs after broken leg; becomes 8th thoroughbred to die at track in last 2 weeks
Another horse is dead after running at Churchill Downs, the site of the annual Kentucky Derby. Rio Moon broke his leg on Sunday near the finish line and had to be euthanized. The horse became the eighth to die in the last two weeks at the racetrack – seven died
At Churchill Downs, Humans Failed the Horses Again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The morning after the 2022 Kentucky Derby, horse racing took an exuberant and hopeful victory lap. Rich Strike had reintroduced the sport to the dreamer in all of us, winning at odds of 80-1. His trainer, Eric Reed, was an everyday Kentucky hardboot from the casino racetracks.
Horse death toll increases to seven at Churchill Downs, sparking more controversy at the Kentucky Derby
Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby Saturday, increasing this week’s death count at Churchill Downs to seven. The alarming number of horse deaths cast a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. Chloe’s Dream, a 3-year-old gelding
PETA calls Churchill Downs a 'killing field' after 7 horses die at track leading up to Kentucky Derby
Saturday’s Kentucky Derby was one for the ages as Mage edged out Two Phil’s and Angel of Empire to win the 149th running of the race. However, in recent days, Churchill Downs was the face of controversy that’s constantly surrounded the sport. Seven horses died at the track in the