An 8-year-old gelding named Give Me the Lute, who had participated in 40 career races, met a tragic end after suffering a racing injury at Los Alamitos. This incident has left the horse racing community in shock. California Horse Racing Board spokesman Mike Marten informed City News Service on Sunday that the gelding was injured while competing in the third race on Saturday and had to be euthanized.

Details of the Racing Injury

According to the official race chart, Give Me the Lute was tracking from the inside and went wrong past the nine-sixteenths pole. It then pulled up and came to a stop near the seven-sixteenths pole and was transported off the track via an equine ambulance. This unfortunate event has raised concerns about the safety of horse racing and the well-being of these magnificent animals.Give Me the Lute had an impressive record with 11 victories in his 40 career races. His most recent first-place finish was on June 13 at Santa Anita. However, despite his achievements, he was unable to overcome this tragic racing injury.Los Alamitos has seen a significant number of horse deaths from racing or training injuries this year. In 2023 alone, 13 horses have died at the Cypress track, and Give Me the Lute is the 17th horse to meet such a fate. This highlights the need for increased safety measures and better care for these animals in the sport of horse racing.The loss of Give Me the Lute is a great sorrow for the horse racing community. These animals bring so much joy and excitement to our lives, and it is heartbreaking to see them suffer such tragic fates. We must continue to work towards ensuring the safety and well-being of these magnificent creatures and strive to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.