The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) said Nov. 8 it is "continuing its inquiry" into the circumstances surrounding the performance of Life At Ten in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

The 3-year-old filly finished last in the Ladies Classic as the second choice in the wagering at 7-2. The usually speedy Life At Ten broke from post one under John Velazquez but had no run.

Trainer Todd Pletcher said the day after the race Life At Ten may have had a reaction to the bleeder medication SALIX, which is administered four hours before a race.

"From the time Life at Ten was brought to the paddock, saddled, led to the track for the post parade, warmed up and loaded into the starting gate, neither trainer Todd Pletcher nor jockey Johnny Velasquez voiced any concerns they may have had regarding Life at Ten to any racing officials, veterinarians or the outriders prior to the running of the Ladies Classic," the KHRC said in a statement

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