Seven dead horses in 10 days after Kentucky Derby
The advocacy group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sharply criticized the Churchill Downs track after Saturday's second death.
May 6, 2023: Louisville, KY, USA; Mage, left, with Javier Castellano up, wins the 149th Running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs.(photo credit: Michael Clevenger and Christopher Granger-USA TODAY Sports)