Although many causes have been suggested, there’s still no definitive reason for the recent slew of catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbreds at Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, Ill., reported the Chicago Tribune on July 4.


 


The paper noted that 17 horses had fatal injuries since the meet opened May 5. In comparison, last year 12 horses had injuries requiring euthanasia at Arlington during the entire four-month meet

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