Ten years after Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro broke down at the start
of the Preakness, the owners of the ill-fated colt have had another
horse die on a damp, rainy Saturday at Pimlico Race Course.
In a tragic start to Preakness day, two horses died and a jockey broke his collarbone in the first four races.
Pramedya broke down around the turn in the fourth race,
tumbled to the turf as jockey Daniel Centeno was thrown to the ground.
Pimlico racing officials said the 4-year-old filly owned by Roy and
Gretchen Jackson's Lael Stables was euthanized on the track after
breaking her left front cannon bone.
In 2006, Barbaro shattered bones in his right hind leg
just after the start of the Preakness, survived surgery but developed
laminitis and was euthanized in January, 2007.
Pramedya was bred and owned by the Jacksons.
Centeno was driven off in ambulance. Officials said he broke his right collarbone.
In the opening race, Homeboykris collapsed and died after
his victory and having his picture taken in the winner's circle. Track
officials believe the 9-year-old gelding suffered cardiovascular
collapse.
The horse is being taken to New Bolton Center in
Pennsylvania for an autopsy. It's the same animal hospital Barbaro was
taken to after his injuries.
Homeboykris won the Champagne Stakes in 2009, and a year
later finished 16th in the Kentucky Derby. He had just won his 14th race
in 63 career starts.
Later Saturday, Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist takes on 10 rivals in the Preakness Stakes.
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