Derby River became the 27th horse to die at California’s Santa Anita Racetrack since December 26, 2018. The horse, a 2-year-old colt became injured in a training session on the morning of June 6, 2019, while galloping according to Mike Marten, a spokesperson for the California Horse Racing Board. Ruben Gomez, a horse trainer said […]
On May 26, 2019, another horse was euthanized at Santa Anita racetrack located in Southern California. This was the 26th horse death since December 26, 2018, and the third death of a horse for trainer Hall of fame inductee Jerry Hollendorfer. There have been three deaths at Santa Anita of thoroughbreds in the past nine […]
Southern California’s Santa Anita Racetrack went six weeks without the death of a horse. On May 17, 2019, a horse was injured while training and required euthanasia. This is the 24th death of a horse since December 2018. Commander Coil was partaking in light practice when the gelding, who was three years old, suffered an […]
