Horse euthanized after fracturing front legs during morning workout at Churchill Downs

The exercise rider was also hurt after getting thrown from the horse.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A horse had to be euthanized Thursday morning after getting hurt at Churchill Downs.

The racetrack said Valley of Fire, a 3-year-old gelding, had to be put down after fracturing both front legs during a morning workout.

The exercise rider was thrown from the horse and also injured. Officials said he was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury.

Valley of Fire was trained by Greg Foley and owned by Tagg Team Racing, but was not an Oaks or Derby contender.

No other information has been released.

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