Crash during Downs After Dark ends with multiple jockeys injured, horse euthanized

Crash during Downs After Dark ends with multiple jockeys injured, horse euthanized

There was an accident at Downs After Dark at Churchill Downs Saturday night, leading to multiple jockeys being sent to the hospital and a horse being euthanized.

Churchill stewards declare no contest after 6-horse accident

Six horses became involved in an accident on the far turn of Saturday night's second race at Churchill Downs, prompting Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation stewards to declare the 6 1/2-furlong race for maiden 2-year-olds a "no contest." The accident began when Lutkenhaus, ridden by Cristian Torres, collapsed in front of rivals who could not avoid the fallen horse. The others caught up in the incident included Industrious with Keith Asm…

Six Horses Go Down in Same Race at Churchill Yesterday - One (For Now) Confirmed Killed

In the 2nd at Churchill yesterday, six horses went down, with three subsequently carted off by ambulance. From the chart: Lutkenhaus “injured, loaded into ambulance” Shacklebolt “fell over fallen rival, transported by ambulance” Industrious “fell over fallen rival, loaded into ambulance” Ritornello “fell over fallen rival, DNF” Midnight Rumble “fell over fallen rival, DNF” Steve […]

Race 2 on Churchill's Saturday Card Declared No Contest After Six-Horse Incident

Race 2 on the Downs After Dark Saturday card at Churchill Downs was declared a no contest after a spill brought down several horses and riders with three jockeys taken to the hospital on a precautionary measure, and two opting to take off the rest of their mounts. Of the six afflicted horses, three were The post Race 2 on Churchill’s Saturday Card Declared No Contest After Six-Horse Incident appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Hors…