The Black-Eyed Susan day card had a tragic outcome.
Hit Zero, a horse ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., collapsed shortly after crossing the finish line at Laurel Park in Maryland during the Preakness weekend event.
Dr. Dionne Benson, the Chief Veterinary Officer, told WBAL-TV that the horse “started coughing, went down to his knees and collapsed.”
Benson noted that it is typically a sign of a heart problem but added that there is no evidence of that at this time.
Officials said that a full necropsy of Hit Zero, which was trained by Brittany Russell, will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The Black-Eyed Susan event is typically held at Pimlico, but renovations to the storied track led to a venue change.
Officials said that a full necropsy of Hit Zero, which was trained by Brittany Russell, will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
The Black-Eyed Susan event is typically held at Pimlico, but renovations to the storied track led to a venue change.
