It is with a heavy heart that the Santa Anita Race Track has reported yet another horse death. This is the second horse death in the past two weeks, and it comes just ahead of the Breeders’ Cup, one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world.
The horse, a 4-year-old gelding named American Currency, was injured during a training session on October 29th. He was immediately taken to the equine hospital at Santa Anita, where he was treated for a fractured sesamoid bone in his right front leg. Unfortunately, the injury was too severe and the horse had to be euthanized.
This is the second horse death at Santa Anita in the past two weeks, and it brings the total number of horse deaths at the track this year to 37. This is an alarming number, and it has prompted an investigation into the safety of the track.
The Breeders’ Cup is scheduled to take place at Santa Anita on November 1st and 2nd. In light of these recent deaths, officials are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all horses competing in the event. They have increased veterinary inspections and are monitoring horses more closely than ever before.
It is a tragedy that American Currency had to be euthanized due to his injury. The horse racing industry is dedicated to protecting the welfare of horses, and this incident serves as a reminder that more must be done to ensure the safety of these majestic animals.
