Bill Parcells' Undefeated Filly Euthanized After Devastating Leg Injury At Saratoga
- Maple Leaf Mel suffered a catastrophic right front leg injury while leading the Test Stakes at Saratoga.
- Jockey Joel Rosario was thrown and sustained minor injuries in the incident.
- Maple Leaf Mel was owned by NFL coach Bill Parcells and was 5-0 before the race.
- The filly was euthanized due to the severity of her injury despite on-site veterinary care.
- The incident adds to concerning trends of racehorse deaths, including over 200 at Saratoga since 2009.
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