Gaming Commission

Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database

Horse: Summer Nitro
Incident: EQUINE DEATH
Racing Type: Thoroughbred
Location/Type: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 5/8 pole; Racing
Date: 10/03/2023
Trainer: NIRKA Y. HUERTAS
Jockey/Driver: JACQUELINE A. DAVIS
Weather: 82 / sun
Summer Nitro - Tr: Nirka Huertas - While running in the fourth race, #7 horse was eased up at 5/8 pole - severe tendon injury to the rear right limb, necessitated euthanasia on the track - More to follow

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