Video of an accident at the Saratoga race track in Saratoga, New York surfaced which showed two horses stumbling during a race and crashing on track. The accident occurred at Saratoga's Race 6, according to social media reports. No information on the injuries in available at the moment. However, some posts on X are claiming that one of the horses involved in the accident has died.
Here's the video:
#breaking#BreakingNews#shocking#tragic#Horrific#horror A tragic accident unfolded at Saratoga Racetrack as two horses stumbled and fell during the race, creating a heart-stopping scene. The powerful collision sent shockwaves through the crowd, with onlookers fearing the… pic.twitter.com/ayiilzNrlt
— Coral Tips UK (@Coraltips) August 30, 2024
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Times Now Digital has reached out to the New York Racing Association for more details about the incident.
There have been several tragic accidents at Saratoga Race Course recently.
Nobel's Injury: On August 26, 2023, a million-dollar colt named Nobel suffered a catastrophic injury during a race and was euthanized, becoming the 11th horse fatality of the Saratoga meet.
The Big Torpedo: During the 2024 meet, The Big Torpedo sustained a fatal injury in the Grade 3 Saranac Stakes, marking the first racing-related death of that season. Jockey Javier Castellano was also injured in the incident and taken to the hospital.
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Travers Stakes Day: On a busy Travers Stakes Day, two horses died, leading the New York Racing Association to investigate the overall condition of the racing surfaces.
Saratoga Race Course is located at 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. This historic thoroughbred horse racing track is a popular destination, especially during its six-week summer meet from late July through early September.