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The Manitoba Derby ended in heartbreak as top contender Forty Twenty suffered a devastating leg injury during the final turn, forcing vets to euthanize him—a first fatality at the track this year. Amid the record $5 million in bets and Western Warrior’s nail-biting win, attention turned to the tragic loss, underscoring the brutal risks of horse racing. Trainer Robertino Diodoro, known for past controversies including drug violations, now faces another somber chapter. Despite Assiniboia Downs’ historically low fatality rate, one death is too many—and it’s a stark reminder of the sport’s inherent dangers.

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