In a tragic start to Preakness day, multiple horses have died after racing at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Homeboykris had rallied to win the day's first race by a half-length on a rainy Saturday. After having his picture taken in the winner's circle, he collapsed and died on his walk back to the barn. Track officials believe the 9-year-old gelding suffered cardiovascular collapse.
Pramedya was euthanized on the track after breaking her left front leg during the fourth race of the day. Jockey Daniel Centeno also suffered a broken clavicle while riding Pramedya.
She was owned by Lael Stables, which also owned Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who broke his leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes, the injury ultimately leading to the horse's death eight months later.
Homeboykris won the Champagne Stakes in 2009 and a year later finished 16th in the Kentucky Derby with former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre as a co-owner. He had just won his 14th race in 63 career starts and fourth in six races.
The horse will be taken to New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania for an autopsy.
Later Saturday, Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will take on 10 rivals in the Preakness Stakes.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Homeboykris had rallied to win the day's first race by a half-length on a rainy Saturday. After having his picture taken in the winner's circle, he collapsed and died on his walk back to the barn. Track officials believe the 9-year-old gelding suffered cardiovascular collapse.
Pramedya was euthanized on the track after breaking her left front leg during the fourth race of the day. Jockey Daniel Centeno also suffered a broken clavicle while riding Pramedya.
She was owned by Lael Stables, which also owned Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who broke his leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes, the injury ultimately leading to the horse's death eight months later.
Homeboykris won the Champagne Stakes in 2009 and a year later finished 16th in the Kentucky Derby with former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre as a co-owner. He had just won his 14th race in 63 career starts and fourth in six races.
The horse will be taken to New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania for an autopsy.
Later Saturday, Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will take on 10 rivals in the Preakness Stakes.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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