Despite Multiple Horse Fatalities, Triple Crown Season Receives $502,100,000 Boost

The Belmont Stakes took place a few days ago at the namesake park in New York like it does every year. This year, though, saw a few tragic situations play out as the contest came to an end. Belmont Park witnessed the death of 2 horses, namely Mashnee Girl and Excursionniste as it owing to their leg injuries. Although the accidents dampened the mood, the overall American Triple Crown events still made a profit from last time.

A successful season of equestrianism completes

A tweet by Churchill Downs PR went, “Hats off to horseplayers and sports fans nationwide. A record $502.1 million was wagered on the three Triple Crown programs, up 6.9% from last year’s previous mark of $469,7 million”. Churchill Downs is where the Kentucky Derby i.e. where first of the Triple Crown events begin.

But the price was too heavy

Amidst all this glory, several horses also lost their lives, most of whom were euthanized due to severe injuries. Mashnee Girl and Excursionniste are just the two latest names on the list. As many as 12 horses died in Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby, with two on the racing day.

Calls for a ban on horse riding

While the sport might be alive and well, thriving due to the jockeys and their passion for it, the increasingly mounting deaths of horses put a very high cost on animal life. As a result, enraged animal activists and animal lovers called for a ban horse riding.

Despite Multiple Horse Fatalities, Triple Crown Season Receives $502,100,000 Boost

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