Wow…just went to ESPN to check out what’s up in the sportin’ world and saw this. How sad for two beautiful animals. You know, I sometimes really do not know what to think about horse racing.

ESPN - Homeboykris dies after win; Pramedya euthanized after breaking leg

In a tragic start to Preakness day, two horses died after racing at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

Homeboykris had rallied to win the day’s first race by a half-length on a rainy Saturday. After having his picture taken in the winner’s circle, he collapsed and died on his walk back to the barn. Track officials believe the 9-year-old gelding suffered cardiovascular collapse.

Pramedya was euthanized on the track after breaking her left front leg during the fourth race of the day, Pimlico racing officials said. She broke down around the turn and tumbled to the ground as jockey Daniel Centeno was thrown to the turf.

Centeno was driven off in an ambulance. Officials said he broke his right collarbone.

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