8th horse euthanized at Churchill Downs following leg injury
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Published: May. 14, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Churchill Downs confirmed another horse was euthanized Sunday following a leg injury.
Rio Moon, a 3-year-old Colt, broke its leg in the sixth race of the day, LEX 18 reported.
This is the 8th death reported since state and national investigations began following the deaths of seven horses ahead of the Kentucky Derby.
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