Cornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury - Thoroughbred Daily News

What the report says

Thoroughbred Daily News reported that Cornucopian, a multiple graded stakes-winning colt, was euthanized after being injured during the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar on Saturday. The report cited Tom Ryan of co-owner SF Racing, who said on social media that the horse had sustained a catastrophic injury and that the decision was made after consultation with veterinary experts.

Cornucopian was the heavy favorite in the Bing Crosby, according to TDN. He was pulled up near the top of the stretch and removed from the track by equine ambulance. The article, posted Sunday, July 26, 2026, said the 4-year-old was by Into Mischief and was co-owned through the SF Racing/Starlight Racing partnership.

TDN said Cornucopian had been purchased for $1.1 million at the 2023 Keeneland September sale. He earned “TDN Rising Star” recognition after winning his debut at Oaklawn Park in February 2025, then finished fourth in the Grade I Arkansas Derby in only his second start. His later wins included the Grade III San Carlos Stakes in March and the Grade III Aristides Stakes in May.

The colt’s record, as reported by TDN, included four wins from eight starts, five on-the-board finishes and earnings of $462,655. The death is significant within the racing community because it involved a high-profile runner in a Grade I sprint at one of California’s major tracks, and because equine safety remains a closely watched issue across the sport.