Why 20 In the KY Derby?

[BarchCapper]

Originally Posted by Thomas Roulston

Who were the three horses that died - and how long after the race?

Of the Grand National entrants, only Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence.

There had been 2 other falls that led to euthanization in 2 other races earlier that day at Aintree to make a total of three on the day, though not all in the GN race.

[barbaro123]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

My fear is that one afternoon, a horse near the front breaks down going into the clubhouse turn, and takes 8 horses out or something on national TV.

i think 14 is fine.

That is my fear as well-- and this year with all the injuries and breakdowns at churchill I was holding my breath during the Derby. Thank goodness all the horses came home safely.