Horse euthanized after suffering injury at Churchill Downswlky

Horse euthanized after suffering injury at Churchill Downswlky

By Alex Suckow Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A horse had to be euthanized after suffering an injury at Churchill Downs on Thursday, just days before Derby week begins. Churchill Downs confirms a 3-year-old gelding Valley of Fire had to be euthanized after fracturing both front legs. They said the exercise rider was transported to UofL with left shoulder pain. No updates on the condition of the rider. The …

Horse euthanized after fracturing front legs during morning workout at Churchill Downs

The exercise rider was thrown from the horse and also injured.

Horse euthanized after suffering injury at Churchill Downs

A horse had to be euthanized after suffering an injury at Churchill Downs on Thursday, just days before Derby week begins.

Horse euthanized after injury at Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 3-year-old racehorse has been euthanized after suffering catastrophic injuries at Churchill Downs, according to a statement from track officials. Churchill Downs says the horse, Valley of Fire, trained by Greg Foley, was euthanized Thursday after fracturing both front legs during a workout on the track. The horse’s exercise rider was also injured in the incident and was taken to UofL Hospital with shoulder pa…