Three jockeys injured, horse euthanized in Churchill Downs accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
During a race at Churchill Downs on September 19, three jockeys were injured, and a horse was euthanized following a six-horse accident. The incident occurred when Lutkenhaus, ridden by Cristian Torres, collapsed on the track. Jockeys Martin Garcia, Walter Rodriguez, and Torres were taken to UofL Hospital while conscious, while the other affected jockeys were treated on site. The horse Lutkenhaus sustained severe leg injuries and was subsequently euthanized.
- •The accident occurred during the second race at Churchill Downs.
- •Cristian Torres was riding Lutkenhaus when it collapsed.
- •Jockeys affected include Martin Garcia, Walter Rodriguez, and Cristian Torres.
- •Lutkenhaus was euthanized due to serious injuries.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — 3 jockeys injured, horse euthanized after 6-horse accident at Churchill Downs
"Three jockeys were injured and a horse was euthanized following a six-horse accident during a race at Churchill Downs.
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