Maple Leaf Mel, the filly part-owned by Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Parcells, was euthanized at a race in New York on Saturday after the horse sustained a catastrophic leg injury right before the finish line. He received stitches for facial abrasions, according to the New York Racing Association (NYRA). (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Maple Leaf Mel was 5-0 in her career and was leading the pack when she injured her front leg. Veterinarians tended to the horse but the NYRA said she was euthanized due to the severity of the injury. Melanie Giddings trained Maple Leaf Mel.

Source: Fox News August 06, 2023 16:32 UTC