The colt was taken out of the field by order of veterinarians at the end of a difficult week for the Derby and the sport.
Category: Kentucky
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Four Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs Renew Safety Concerns Ahead of Kentucky Derby
At Churchill Downs, the site of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, two horses were euthanized after injuries and two died while training. The track called the deaths “unusual” and “unacceptable.”
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The Hidden Cost of Rebuilding After a Flood
While government aid and organizations can ease the burden of major losses, disaster victims are burdened by small expenses to rebuild their lives.
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University to Pay $14 Million After a Wrestler’s Heat Stroke Death
The New York Times – Sports:Grant Brace, 20, died after he begged for water during a practice at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, according to a lawsuit brought by his family.
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The Real Story of ‘Cocaine Bear’
The New York Times – Movies:Nearly 40 years after a 175-pound black bear found and ingested cocaine in a Georgia forest, the drug binge has inspired a movie.
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John Y. Brown Jr., KFC Mogul and Kentucky Governor, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions by buying the fried chicken chain.
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Flightline, Undefeated in Six Races, Romps at the Breeders’ Cup
The New York Times – Sports:The 4-year-old colt, never seriously challenged in six starts, won by 8 ¼ lengths. His owners must decide whether to keep racing him or retire him to the breeding barn.
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George T. Stagg Bourbon Will Return in 2022
The New York Times – Business:The barrel-proof whiskey, made by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, was missing from shelves last year because of quality issues.
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Savoring Bourbon, and Its Storied History, in Northern Kentucky
The New York Times – Travel:As new distilleries pop up across the United States, the region along the Ohio River remains a particularly exciting destination for spirits tourism.