The Courier Journal confirmed that another horse died on Saturday at Churchill Downs. This death came at the sixth in the lead-up to the 149th Kentucky Derby.
The Courier Journal confirmed that Chloe’s Dream was phased out after Race 2 – which was on the dirt track – and was eliminated due to a right knee injury.
Jockey Corey Lanerie was going around the first turn when Chloe’s Dream pulled away, about 23 seconds into the race.
According to the Equibase race report, “The seeding went wrong leaving the first turn, pulled up and disappeared.”
more: Kentucky Derby 2023 Live Updates: Latest on the field, odds, highlights from Churchill Downs
more: The sudden death of two horses at Churchill Downs leaves the industry wondering what happened
The death follows the deaths of five horses in six days around the hollow ground: one in the paddock, one during a race on a turf track, two after turf races, and one after morning training on a dirt track.
Two of those deaths were sudden deaths of horses owned by the same trainer, Safi Joseph Jr.
On Saturday, 31 racing horses were scratched at the track, including Forte, the 3-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby.
This story will be updated.
Olivia Evans contributed to this report.
Kentucky Derby 2023 pre-race reading
Coaches to beat:Todd Pletcher and Brad Cox’s varied paths to the top, 2023 Kentucky Derby
Making a case:Why your horse can – or can’t – win the Kentucky Derby
CL Brown:Why Reincarnate’s 2023 Kentucky Derby win will be Bellarmine’s win in basketball
It was unique:The legacy of the Trust remains intact 50 years after the Triple Crown
After 50 years:How Secretarial Changed Ron Turcotte’s Life–And Helped Decorated Knight Inspire Others
Kentucky Derby 2023 Betting Strategy:Ed DeRosa picks after four scrapes at Churchill Downs
“Two in one week?”The sudden death of two horses at Churchill Downs leaves the industry wondering what happened
Another C.L. Brown column:Horse safety at Churchill Downs begins with addressing the people problem during Derby week
Being unconventional:Keith Desormeaux’s confidence game has a chance to rewrite Kentucky Derby records
“Wanting to do this”:After a stunning defeat in 2022, Steve Asmussen is resuming the chase for his first Kentucky Derby win
Favorite:Todd Pletcher Says “It’s All In Its Way” To Kentucky Derby Forte Team After “Bobble”
19 remain in the field: Skinner, with the heat on, is the fourth horse to be scratched from the 2023 Kentucky Derby