BALTIMORE—In a tragic start to Preakness day, two horses died at Pimlico Race Course and a jockey broke a collarbone after a spill on a damp, rainy day. Track officials believe the 9-year-old gelding suffered cardiovascular collapse. A hot walker moves down a muddy track with Homeboykris before the first horse race ahead of the 141st Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on Saturday. Homeboykris won the race, but died of suspected cardiovascular problems after leaving the winner's circle. Pimlico racing officials said the 4-year-old filly was euthanized on the track after breaking her left front cannon bone.

Source: thestar May 21, 2016 14:00 UTC