Two more horses have died at Churchill Downs days before the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.
Take Charge Briana, a three-year-old filly, had a “catastrophic” injury while taking part in Race 5 on the turf. She had to be euthanized, WHAS reported.
When she went down, she took jockey Luis Saez with her, but he was not hurt, WAVE reported.
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After Take Charge Briana’s injury, Chasing Artie, a 5-year-old gelding, collapsed after Race 8 and died.
The horses’ deaths came only days after Kentucky Derby contender Wild On Ice had to be put down after sustaining an injury during a workout at Churchill Downs last week, WAVE reported.
The Kentucky Derby is May 6 and is the first of the Triple Crown races. The Preakness Stakes will be held on May 20 and The Belmont Stakes will be held June 10.