Overview
- Uncrowned King suffered a fractured shoulder near the quarter pole in Saturday’s seventh race and was humanely euthanized the following day.
- Track officials confirmed this was Del Mar’s first racing fatality of 2025 and offered condolences to the horse’s connections.
- Jockey Alfredo Bautista was thrown from the colt during the incident but did not sustain serious injuries.
- Del Mar Thoroughbred Club emphasized its commitment to maintaining one of the country’s safest racing environments.
- The California Horse Racing Board recorded five racehorse deaths at Del Mar in 2024 and industry standards mandate immediate veterinary assessment after on-track injuries.