Two Horses Injured In One Race

More evidence that synthetic tracks may be the worst million dollar idea in the horse racing industry. *sighs*

RIP Blackbriar

Story

Two horses were injured, one fatally, in the California Cup Classic. Blackbriar, a 50-1 shot, was pulled up in the stretch by his jockey after taking a bad step. He broke the sesamoid bone in his right front leg according to track officials and was euthanized.

Grazen, the favorite of the race and a possible entry for the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, was pulled up in the stretch while leading. He injured his right front tendon and may have torn it according to his trainer. Grazen will be treated, but will never race again.