Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga five weeks after taking the Kentucky Derby, holding off Commandment as Renegade finished third. Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races.
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Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner as Golden Tempo charges from last to first at Churchill Downs. Jockey Jose Ortiz secured his first Derby victory in a historic race watched by over 100,000 fans.
Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced the suspension of racing after 12 horse deaths occurred in one month, with no single factor or pattern identified as the cause. Races scheduled at Churchill Downs will be moved to Ellis Park, and the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of their horses and jockeys. No statement has been released on when racing will resume at the track.
Churchill Downs has experienced a tragic month with 12 horses suffering fatal injuries on the racetrack. The two most recent fatalities occurred on Saturday and Friday, with both horses euthanized due to “inoperable and unrecoverable” injuries. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is currently investigating the deaths and has implemented a number of safety measures, including the use of a synthetic track surface, to reduce the risk of injury. Churchill Downs has expressed their sorrow for the loss of the animals and their commitment to ensuring the safety of the horses and the sport.
On Sunday, tragedy struck Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky when a horse named Rio Moon suffered a catastrophic injury and was euthanized. This marks the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby, sparking outrage among animal rights activists. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and had competed in five races since his debut in April 2021.