Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Two horses die in California collision

Facebook
X
WhatsApp
Telegram
Email

LET’S READ SUARA SARAWAK/ NEW SARAWAK TRIBUNE E-PAPER FOR FREE AS ​​EARLY AS 2 AM EVERY DAY. CLICK LINK

LOS ANGELES:Two horses died after a head-on collision during an early morning training run at Del Mar track in California, officials said Thursday, sparking calls for an investigation by state regulators.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club spokesman Dan Smith said the two horses, three-year-old Carson Valley and two-year-old Charge a Bunch were killed after colliding at around 6.30am. The accident occurred when Charge a Bunch threw its jockey Giovanni Franco and bolted back down the track in the wrong direction.

The horse then collided with Carson Valley, trained by legendary US trainer Bob Baffert, who was heading up the track.
Carson Valley’s rider Assael Espinoza was hospitalised complaining of lower back pain. Franco was uninjured in the collision.
Triple Crown-winning trainer Baffert described the incident as a “freak accident”. – AFP

Related News

Most Viewed Last 2 Days

WhatsApp Image 2025-04-09 at 18.26
Reach Ten to expand fibre optic network with IPO funds
WhatsApp Image 2025-04-09 at 18.00
Reach Ten’s IPO to drive Sarawak’s long-term growth
WhatsApp Image 2025-04-09 at 17.32
Batang Lupar 2 Bridge on track for 2026 completion
ncjnc
Politicians urged to practise responsible social media communication
WhatsApp Image 2025-04-09 at 17.08
Hydrogen Economy Forum to emphasise on collaboration