Horse Death Toll Reaches Six as Two More Fatally Injured at Belmont

Veterinarians were forced to euthanize Excursionniste and Mashnee Girl after the horses sustained catastrophic injuries in consecutive races at Belmont Park.
Excursionniste was injured during the 13th and final race on Saturday while Mashnee Girl fell during Sunday's first race.
The fatalities are the latest in a disturbing string of six horse deaths at Belmont since May 4 and have led to criticism of the New York Racing Association's safety practices.
Mashnee Girl was trained by Mark Hennig, who has also trained the winners of over $81 million in his career.
Necropsies will be performed to determine the exact causes of the injuries as officials review the circumstances surrounding the deaths.