Maple Leaf Mel, a Bill Parcells-owned horse euthanized after fall at Saratoga race

A Invoice Parcells-owned horse, Maple Leaf Mel, broke down simply wanting the end line throughout Saturday’s $500,000 Check at Saratoga and needed to be euthanized, based on the Related Press.

The horse suffered a “catastrophic” harm to its proper leg within the closing 70 yards of the race, the New York Racing Association said.

The jockey, Joel Rosario, was thrown to the bottom and was taken to an Albany hospital after struggling facial abrasions, the AP reported.

Tyler Gaffalione, jockey of profitable horse Fairly Mischievous stated they really feel horrible in regards to the incident, per the AP.

“I really feel so dangerous for the connections of Mel. It’s exhausting to take pleasure in this one interested by that. My condolences exit to their staff. Hopefully they’re in a position to get by this and God bless them,” Gaffalione stated.

According to Daily Racing Forum, Parcells was on the observe with family and friends however didn’t remark aside from to thank those that supplied their condolences. 

Maple Leaf Mel’s loss of life continues a development of disturbing horse racing-related deaths this 12 months. 

In June, two horses — Excursionniste and Mashnee Woman — had been euthanized after suffering injuries at Belmont Park.

Throughout the identical month, Churchill Downs suspended racing operations following a month the place 12 horses died on the dwelling of the Kentucky Derby.