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Aidan Butler's changes to Santa Anita, which hosts the Breeders Cup meeting this week, have pulled the sport in America back from the brink
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Aidan Butler's changes to Santa Anita, which hosts the Breeders Cup meeting this week, have pulled the sport in America back from the brink
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — During the past week, four prominent three-year-olds who were expected to play major roles at the Breeders’ Cup were withdrawn or scratched. Two are dead. On Saturday, Geaux Rocket Ride broke down badly in a workout and was euthanized four days later. On Sunday, Kentucky Derby winner Mage was withdrawn because of a fever. On Tuesday, Practical Move, expected to be one of the favorites in the Dirt Mile, died from a “cardiac event” following a morning gallop. Later that day, it was announced that Belmont/Travers winner Arcangel, the second choice on the morning l...
After horse deaths marred this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness, and another occurred days ahead of the world championships, safety at the Breeders' Cup is under intense scrutiny. For the
The race has already been marred by the death of contender Practical Move.
Geaux Rocket Ride, who had been a top contender for the Breeders' Cup Classic, was euthanized four days after sustaining a severe injury while training.