3rd Fresno Fair racehorse dies, officials confirm

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Following the decease of 2 racehorses astatine the Big Fresno Fair adjacent the commencement of October, officials person confirmed a 3rd racehorse has passed away.

According to Racing Director astatine The Big Fresno Fair Larry Swartzlander, the #6 horse, Acclider, successful Race 7 connected Friday had pulled up earlier the last crook and had to beryllium ambulanced disconnected the track.

Unfortunately, owed to his injury, Swartzlander says Acclider had to beryllium euthanized. He adds this is the 2nd racing-related wounded that resulted successful a equine decease connected the Fresno way successful 12 years.

This is the 3rd racehorse to person died astatine the Big Fresno Fair. The archetypal one, Tulane Tryst, died of pneumonia connected Aug. 27 portion successful veterinary care. The 2nd racehorse, Cry Me a Runner, died portion connected the way connected Aug. 29.

Swartzlander, besides the Executive Director of the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF), says the uncommon mishap occurred contempt extended veterinary oversight and examinations of the horses and thorough attraction and inspection of the racetrack.  

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) is conducting an investigation.