The race that stops the nation can simply be too much excitement for some revellers. Okay, alcohol may also have been involved.

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Mongolian Groom was whipped as he came around the final turn—so even if he was in pain and wanted to slow down, he could not have done so. Striking horses during racing must be banned now. We can’t wait for the rule-making process when horses are dying. Read more at https://www.peta.org/media/news-releases/video-and-peta-statement-re-breeders-cup-death/

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