Sad News to Start Preakness Day at Pimlico
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(Mike Stewart | AP)[/caption]
Homeboykris was the first winner today at the Preakness, getting the win by a nose. It was a joyous moment, one that didn't last.
After Homeboykris was photographed in the winner's circle, the nine-year old gelding collapsed on his way back to the barn. He did not survive.
Owned by former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, Homeboykris was a 50-1 longshot in the 2010 edition of the Kentucky Derby, finishing in 16th place. He had 14 career wins worth $567,389.
[Baltimore Sun]
UPDATE: The hits keep coming.
https://twitter.com/johnclayiv/status/734061263928582145
The horse's jockey, Daniel Centeno, broke his clavicle in the spill.
(Mike Stewart | AP)[/caption]
Homeboykris was the first winner today at the Preakness, getting the win by a nose. It was a joyous moment, one that didn't last.
After Homeboykris was photographed in the winner's circle, the nine-year old gelding collapsed on his way back to the barn. He did not survive.
Owned by former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, Homeboykris was a 50-1 longshot in the 2010 edition of the Kentucky Derby, finishing in 16th place. He had 14 career wins worth $567,389.
[Baltimore Sun]
UPDATE: The hits keep coming.
https://twitter.com/johnclayiv/status/734061263928582145
The horse's jockey, Daniel Centeno, broke his clavicle in the spill.
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