Churchill Downs would have called a news conference for its track superintendent to answer whether there was an issue with the racetrack. If this were a well-run and regulated sport, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission would have put its leadership and veterinarians in front of the media Saturday morning to explain to the public why the favorite was scratched from the race. Of course, nobody in the horse racing industry wants to talk about it − especially on Derby Day. "I think the track is in great condition.” 'It's a great sport, but it needs help' “It’s nothing with the track,” said Javier Castellano, the jockey for Mage. And the worst part is, nobody can put their finger on why. It’s an unfortunate part of the sport that every owner, trainer and jockey fears, and when it happens, it brings horse racing under uncomfortable scrutiny.īut seven dead horses in a little more than a week? That’s not normal. It’s relatively rare, but those types of injuries can happen on the racetrack.
Two more horses were euthanized after races on Saturday, bringing the total to seven in the lead-up to the Derby. Whether the horse was fit to run or not, the decision to scratch was made because the people at Churchill were spooked by a spate of deaths on the racetrack over the past week. He didn't say it explicitly, but he didn’t need to. People have to understand life is a roller coaster, and I'm just blessed I get some highs with the lows.” This win, on a really tough day for me and my family, is always going to be special and remembered.
“I separate the stings from the successes,” Repole said. OPINION Kentucky Derby's fragility on display with favorite Forte's morning scratch
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