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Old 05-21-2006, 09:12 AM  
Raven
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No. It doesn't happen during the race. There have been times when a horse is scratched prior to getting to the gate due to injury or illness. Rarely, does it happen after they start running.

A compound fracture on a horse's leg, any leg, is not only serious, but life threatening. Usually, they are put down, even if surgery is attempted.
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