Researchers say over time horse side toes may have been lost to help them move faster and more efficiently. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images.

2 racehorses killed Sunday at Saratoga

CBS Chanel 6 Albany reports:

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — The death of two horses were reported over the weekend on the NYS Gaming Commission website.

A Cut Ahead 20, trained by Leah Hyarmati, was euthanized on the track after sustaining a injury while “breezing” on August 21st.

My Girl Lexi was vanned off the track following the third race back on Sunday.

This makes the 8th horse that has been killed since opening day back on July 14th.

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Racing Kills Horses. Kill Horse Racing.


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