Overview

• The incident occurred in the third race at Churchill Downs when two-year-old Sgt. Garcia was injured on the far turn, unseating Hernandez.
• He was transported to University of Louisville Hospital, according to the Mirror, after the colt was removed by equine ambulance.
• His wife, Jamie, reported the injuries and said doctors repaired a liver bleed and are monitoring additional bleeding.
• Some reports named a different hospital, though Jamie’s post referenced UofL, and the colt’s condition was not reported as known.
• Earlier that morning he breezed Mystik Dan and was booked for Saturday’s Grade 2 Lukas Classic after completing the 2024 Kentucky Oaks–Derby double.