Deadly Toll Continues As Two More Horses Succumb To Injuries

Seven Horses Tragically Pass Away at Churchill Downs Ahead of Kentucky Derby

Deadly Toll Continues as Two More Horses Succumb to Injuries

Tragedy has struck Churchill Downs, the iconic racetrack known for hosting the Kentucky Derby, as two more horses have died, bringing the total number of horses to have perished there in recent weeks to seven. The latest fatalities occurred on Saturday during an undercard race, when Snowball (known as Freezing Point on the track) suffered a fatal breakdown.

Seven Horses Lost in Heartbreaking Span

In the span of just a week, seven horses have lost their lives at Churchill Downs, including two on the day of the Kentucky Derby. The cause of death for five of these horses has been made public, with Wild on Ice and Take Charge Briana both sustaining injuries during races.

The news of these deaths has sent shockwaves through the horse racing community and raised questions about the safety of the track. Churchill Downs officials are investigating the incidents and have suspended training and racing while they conduct a thorough review of their protocols.