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Cornucopian, a 4-year-old Thoroughbred trained by Bob Baffert and owned by SF Racing and partners, was euthanized after a catastrophic right-front fetlock injury suffered during the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar; the decision was made after veterinary input, following his earlier dual G3 stakes wins at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs and as the 6-5 favorite in the Bing Crosby.
Cornucopian, a 4-year-old Into Mischief colt and the Bing Crosby Stakes favorite, sustained a catastrophic injury at Del Mar and was euthanized after consultation with veterinarians; he had a notable record including wins in the San Carlos and Aristides Stakes, four wins in eight starts, and earnings of $462,655, racing for SF Racing/Starlight Racing who purchased him for $1.1 million. The connections issued a heartfelt tribute praising his brilliance and heart.
Listenupshance nosed out Maximum Bourbon to win the GI Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar, six furlongs in 1:09.33, marking his first black-type/Grade I win and giving him a Win and You're In berth to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Cornucopian, the heavy favorite, was pulled up at the top of the stretch and is under veterinary evaluation; Moonlight ran third. Jockey Emisael Jaramillo and trainer Doug O’Neill highlighted the winner’s warrior effort as Listenupshance improves to 13-4-3-3 lifetime, with three Del Mar dirt wins to date.