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Four race horses die in opening weekend at Rillito Racetrack [View all]
TUCSON (KVOA) - Four race horses died in 2022 meet's first weekend of racing at Tucson's famed horse track, Rillito Park.
"You know what, it's sadness you don't get over," Rillito Racetrack General Manager Mike Weiss said. "But I'm excited for next weekend."
According to the Rillito Racing Management Team, two horses broke down after racing, another died in an accident in the saddle area and another died of natural causes.
Weiss has been in horse racing for more than 40 years. He believes Rillito is a safe track.
"You know what, it's sadness you don't get over," Rillito Racetrack General Manager Mike Weiss said. "But I'm excited for next weekend."
According to the Rillito Racing Management Team, two horses broke down after racing, another died in an accident in the saddle area and another died of natural causes.
Weiss has been in horse racing for more than 40 years. He believes Rillito is a safe track.
https://www.kvoa.com/news/four-race-horses-die-in-opening-weekend-at-rillito-racetrack/article_1b496a52-9ab5-11ec-b980-e356df3fb5a2.html
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