Gaming Commission

Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database

Horse: SMIDGE (KY)
Incident: EQUINE DEATH
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Location/Type: Belmont Park (NYRA); Racing
Date: 06/18/2020
Trainer: WILLIAM YOUNGHANS
Jockey/Driver: TALBERT HOWELL
Weather: 70, cloudy
SMIDGE (KY)-Tr. Younghans-Friday, June 18, 2020, in the 2nd race,sustained injury to left rear leg near the 1/4pole and was vanned off the track. Subsequent examination revealed necessity for euthanization. Investigation initiated.

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