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AP Report: Racetrack Deaths Down Slightly

The rush to improve safety since Eight Belles was euthanized at last year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) did little to curb the number of horses dying at American racetracks in 2008, The Associated Press found in a national count.

 Sunday, September 06, 2009

24 Horses Killed in Trailer Accident

A horse trailer traveling from Minnesota to Kentucky that was carrying 53 horses overturned and rolled down an embankment just north of Lawrenceburg, Ind., on Route 1 early Wednesday evening.

 Friday, September 17, 2004

Robert Wehle, Owner of Many Stallion Shares, Dies

Robert Wehle, well known in Thoroughbred breeding circles for his ownership interest in stallions, died July 12. He was 82.

 Thursday, August 01, 2002

Task Force Finds Emerald Downs Deaths Unrelated

After seven horses died in a 19-day period this spring at Emerald Downs, the racetrack opted to create a task force to evaluate the deaths, and to see if similar injuries could be prevented in the future. Detailed soil and track assessments, as well as input from industry members and groups, indicated the track itself is in good shape, and the injuries were unrelated.

 Wednesday, June 20, 2001

Champion Mare Height of Fashion Dies at 21

Prominent broodmare Height of Fashion, whose five stakes winners includes dual English classic winner Nashwan, died on July 29 at Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell Farm near Lexington because of complications from the infirmities of old age.

 Wednesday, August 02, 2000

Paulson Remembered as 'Champion in Life'

Memorial service was held Tuesday for late breeder-owner Allen Paulson.

 Wednesday, July 26, 2000