Medina Spirit's death puts spotlight on racehorse fatalities - The Washington Post

3:46am PST - December 8th, 2021    sports - The Washington Post

“It’s very sad. It was very shocking,” said Gail Rice, who had bred Medina Spirit on her 10-acre farm in Ocala, Fla., then kissed his head in the winner’s circle at Churchill Downs. Then she added: “But, you know, we’re in this business, and it happens.”