2016 Preakness Stakes: 2 horses died during the first 4 undercard races

Pimlico Race Course is proving to be a difficult one for more reasons than just the muddy track and rainy weather. Two horses have died in the first four undercard races leading up to Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.

The first horse was a 9-year-old colt named Homeboykris who collapsed and died after winning the first race of the day. The second horse, Pramedya, was euthanized after breaking her front left cannon bone, according to the Associated Press.

Pramedya, a 4-year-old filly, went down to the ground around the turn in the fourth race, throwing jockey Daniel Centeno. She was euthanized on the track, according to the AP. Centeno was taken away by ambulance to be treated for a broken right collarbone.

In the first race, Homeboykris came from behind to earn a 1/2-length win as a 9-1 underdog, then collapsed and died on his way back to the barn following his surprise victory and trip to the winner’s circle, according to an article in the Baltimore Sun.

The horse’s body will be sent to a center in Pennsylvania for an autopsy, according to the article. Homeboykris was trained by Francis Campitelli, whose son, Chris, tweeted that the horse died from an “apparent heart attack.”

Homeboykris, the son of Roman Rule, has had a long career that includes 64 different starts with 15 victories, including his final race on Saturday. He ran in the 2010 Kentucky Derby with 50-1 odds and finished 16th in the race. He won four of his last seven races, including Saturday.