Equine Safety Responses | April 20, 2022

Horse Name: Invader

Race: 7 (turf)

Age: 5

Trainer: Wesley Ward

Details: Invader was pulled up by jockey John Velazquez after finishing the race after appearing off in the left front. He was transported back to the barn and walked to his stall. Preliminary radiographs indicate an apical sesamoid fracture of lateral sesamoid in left front fetlock. Prognosis appears good.

Horse Name: Kennedy’s Beau

Race: 8 (dirt)

Age: 5

Trainer: Kenny Cross Jr

Attending Veterinarian: Dr. Evan Becker

Details: Kennedy’s Beau suffered a heat stroke after being unsaddled and exiting the track. The horse was transported back to the barn and attended to, drinking water and acting normal. Prognosis appears good at this time.