Cornucopian euthanized after injury in Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar
BloodHorse.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Cornucopian, a two-time graded stakes winner, was euthanized after suffering a severe injury during the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar on July 26, 2026. Co-owner Tom Ryan of SF Racing confirmed the news shortly after the incident. The Bing Crosby Stakes is a significant race, as it offers a berth to the Breeders' Cup Sprint. Another competitor, Listenupshance, secured a win in the race, adding drama to an event overshadowed by Cornucopian's injury.
- •Cornucopian was euthanized after an injury on July 26, 2026.
- •The incident occurred during the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes.
- •Listenupshance won the race by a narrow margin.
- •The Bing Crosby Stakes provides a spot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
- •Tom Ryan confirmed Cornucopian's death shortly after the race.
- 7:29 PMBloodHorse.com — Cornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury - BloodHorse
- 6:35 PMThoroughbred Daily News — Cornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury - Thoroughbred Daily News
- 6:07 PMHorse Racing Nation — Cornucopian is euthanized after leg injury at Del Mar - Horse Racing Nation
- 2:03 AMThoroughbred Daily News — Listenupshance Holds On in Bing Crosby, Cornucopian Eased - Thoroughbred Daily News
"Listenupshance (Shancelot) holds on by a nose in GI Bing Crosby, earns 'Win and You're In' Breeders' Cup berth while Cornucopian pulled up
"Tom Ryan of SF Racing confirms multiple graded winner Cornucopian euthanized following injury at Del Mar in GI Bing Crosby Stakes
"4-year-old colt is euthanized Sunday after getting hurt in Bing Crosby at Del Mar.
Sources
External links- BloodHorse.comJul 26, 2026, 7:29 PMCornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury - BloodHorse
- Thoroughbred Daily NewsJul 26, 2026, 6:35 PMCornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury - Thoroughbred Daily News
Tom Ryan of SF Racing confirms multiple graded winner Cornucopian euthanized following injury at Del Mar in GI Bing Crosby Stakes
- Horse Racing NationJul 26, 2026, 6:07 PMCornucopian is euthanized after leg injury at Del Mar - Horse Racing Nation
4-year-old colt is euthanized Sunday after getting hurt in Bing Crosby at Del Mar.
- Thoroughbred Daily NewsJul 26, 2026, 2:03 AMListenupshance Holds On in Bing Crosby, Cornucopian Eased - Thoroughbred Daily News
Listenupshance (Shancelot) holds on by a nose in GI Bing Crosby, earns 'Win and You're In' Breeders' Cup berth while Cornucopian pulled up
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