“REST NOW… YOU’VE RUNNED A GLORIOUS RACE…” The spectators cheered in excitement. The race was over. He had crossed the finish line. But just seconds later, that joy turned into a moment no one wanted to witness. Hit Zero suddenly stumbled, collapsed, and fell amidst the stunned stares. Just moments before, he had been pouring all his strength into the race… and then suddenly the entire track fell silent. A race ended. A heart stopped beating. And sometimes, the most painful goodbyes… come after the finish line.
Horror scenes at Preakness Stakes as horse collapses and dies moments after crossing finishing line Legendary Grand National horse who won world’s most famous race at 66-1 dies…