Another Derby tragedy

[ratgrl]

This time the 2nd place finisher, a filly. For no apparent reason, she collapses after the finish, is found to have two ankle fractures, and is euthanised. At what point does the horse industry start looking at the risk they're forcing these animals into? I love the Derby. Really I love anything horsey. But after Barbaro's injuries (sustained at

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[dawezl]

I usually watch the Derby, but I'm so glad I didn't yesterday. I know all the abuses in the industry, and wouldn't go to a race track or financially support racing, but out of habit I still will switch on the three triple crown races when they are on, if I remember to.