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Ninth horse dies at Churchill Downs in span of less than a month

May 21, 2023

Ninth horse dies at Churchill Downs in span of less than a month

Churchill Downs was the site of yet another horse death on Saturday – Swanson Lake became the ninth horse to die at the track in less than a month.

National Treasure, trained by Bob Baffert, wins 148th Preakness Stakes

May 20, 2023

National Treasure, trained by Bob Baffert, wins 148th Preakness Stakes

National Treasure took home the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday.

PETA calls for ban of Bob Baffert after one of his horses dies ahead of Preakness Stakes

May 20, 2023

PETA calls for ban of Bob Baffert after one of his horses dies ahead of Preakness Stakes

After one of his horses died ahead of Saturday's Preakness Stakes, PETA is calling for the horse racing industry to "kick out" trainer Bob Baffert.

Horse trained by Bob Baffert euthanized in Preakness Stakes undercard; jockey hospitalized

May 20, 2023

Horse trained by Bob Baffert euthanized in Preakness Stakes undercard; jockey hospitalized

Havnameltdown, a horse trained by Bob Baffert, was euthanized in the sixth race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, the site of the day's Preakness Stakes.

First Mission scratched from Preakness over vet concern: ‘It’s unfortunate’

May 19, 2023

First Mission scratched from Preakness over vet concern: ‘It’s unfortunate’

Top Preakness contender, First Mission, was scratched from the race on Friday after vets raised concerns over an “unspecified left hind ankle issue," officials said.

FanDuel TV host taken off-air after claiming death, cheating is part of horse racing

May 18, 2023

FanDuel TV host taken off-air after claiming death, cheating is part of horse racing

FanDuel TV has taken host Ken Rudulph off-air as it conducts a "full review" on a now-deleted tweet in which he condoned death and cheating in horse racing following Kentucky Derby.

Horse euthanized at Churchill Downs after broken leg; becomes 8th thoroughbred to die at track in last 2 weeks

May 15, 2023

Horse euthanized at Churchill Downs after broken leg; becomes 8th thoroughbred to die at track in last 2 weeks

Rio Moon broke his leg near the finish line at Churchill Downs and had to be euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the track in the last two weeks.

Horse trainer Todd Pletcher suspended for positive drug test of Forte, who was scratched from Kentucky Derby

May 12, 2023

Horse trainer Todd Pletcher suspended for positive drug test of Forte, who was scratched from Kentucky Derby

Todd Pletcher, the trainer for Forte, has been suspended after the Kentucky Derby favorite had a positive drug test in Saratoga last year.

Kentucky Derby winner will race at Preakness: 'On to Baltimore and crab cakes'

May 12, 2023

Kentucky Derby winner will race at Preakness: 'On to Baltimore and crab cakes'

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will compete at the Preakness on May 20 after a good workout at Churchill Downs on Friday. Mage will be driven to Baltimore after training on Saturday.

Kentucky Derby favorite Forte failed September drug test: report

May 10, 2023

Kentucky Derby favorite Forte failed September drug test: report

Scratched Kentucky Derby favorite Forte reportedly failed a drug test in September, according to a New York Times report.