Horse dies after racing at Breeders' Cup; PETA delivers scathing statement

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A horse died at the Breeders' Cup Saturday shortly after racing at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California.

Jayarebe, a 3-year-old from France, collapsed galloping off the track toward the stables after running the $5 million Turf, a 1½-mile race.

The Breeders Cup said Jayarebe had a "cardiac event."

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Jayarebe, ridden by Sean Levey, on his way to winning the Hampton Court Stakes on day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire June 20, 2024. (David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)

"During the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Del Mar, Jayarebe (FR) suffered what appears to have been a cardiac event on the gallop out. He was immediately attended to by a team of veterinary experts led by Dr. Brent Cassady, but unfortunately passed away. His jockey, Sean Levey, was uninjured," the race said in a statement.

"Our thoughts and condolences go out to Jayarebe’s connections and the many fans whose lives he touched."

The colt was trained by Brian Meehan and owned by Iraj Parvizi and finished seventh out of 13 horses.

Jayarebe walks during morning workouts ahead of the 2024 Breeders' Cup Championship at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.  (Denis Poroy/Imagn Images)

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Upon the news, PETA released a statement, saying it wanted a "full investigation" into the matter.

"Another dead horse on the biggest racing day of the year, and it must not be buried as a footnote in the results," said PETA Vice President Kathy Guillermo. "PETA urges a full investigation into the death of Thoroughbred Jayarebe in the $5