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Stables, trainers try to move through grief over euthanized horses as racing thunders on
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Frank Sumpter has spent the past few weeks reflecting on Wild On Ice’s remarkable journey to somehow work through his grief over the horse’s catastrophic injury just nine days before he was supposed to race in the Kentucky Derby. Coming so close has...
After Arlington National Cemetery horse deaths, Army makes changes to improve their care
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army announced changes Wednesday to the way it will care for the gray and black horses that carry service members' flag-draped caskets to their final resting places in Arlington National Cemetery after the deaths of horses in the ceremonial unit exposed their poor living...
Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. ...
Pretty Mischievous wins Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An equipment change helped Pretty Mischievous bounce back from a disappointing tuneup with a statement performance in the Kentucky Oaks. Wearing blinkers for the first time, the Brendan Walsh-trained filly took charge in the stretch and survived a late push...
Skinner scratched from Kentucky Derby; field of 19 to run
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Trainer John Shirreffs said Friday the California-based colt has an elevated temperature. With the defection of Skinner, the field for the 149th Derby on Saturday is...
Practical Move out of Kentucky Derby with high temperature
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Practical Move won’t run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday because of an elevated temperature. Japanese horse Continuar also is out. The scratches were announced Thursday. Practical Move, the Santa Anita Derby winner, galloped in the morning...
Churchill Downs suspends trainer Joseph after 2 horse deaths
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, days after the sudden death of two of his horses at the track. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or...
Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The death of four horses at Churchill Downs over a span of five days has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. collapsed on the track and died over the past week. Two other horses also died as either a...
Triple Crown winner Secretariat still dominant 50 years on
Secretariat had an unusually large heart, an engine that propelled him to a Triple Crown sweep 50 years ago. The colt nicknamed Big Red remains the heartbeat of an industry that has yet to see such dominance on and off the track replicated. His name recognition, even among those who...
Forte is 3-1 favorite for Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Todd Pletcher-trained colt Forte and Brad Cox's filly Wet Paint are the morning line favorites respectively for the 149th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew...
