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Tragedy at Hong Kong Racetrack: Race Favorite "Beauty Eternal" Euthanized After Fatal Leg Injury

In a heartbreaking incident at a Hong Kong horse racing event in June 2025, a 5-year-old Australian ...

2025年6月28日 來源: 騰訊網

In a heartbreaking incident at a Hong Kong horse racing event in June 2025, a 5-year-old Australian thoroughbred named "Beauty Eternal" suffered a catastrophic leg injury just meters before the finish line. Despite its impressive record, the horse was euthanized on-site due to the severity of its injuries, drawing sorrow and shock from spectators.

Ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman, Beauty Eternal was leading the race when it suddenly collapsed. The jockey was thrown off but fortunately avoided serious injury. Two trailing horses crashed into the fallen horse, causing a chaotic scene.

Veterinarians confirmed a severe fracture in Beauty Eternal’s left front fetlock — a critical injury that cannot be effectively treated due to the horse’s unique physiology. As horses must remain standing for respiration and cannot endure extended recovery, euthanasia is often the most humane option.

With five wins and four second-place finishes in Hong Kong, Beauty Eternal had earned over HK$10 million in prize money and was once valued at AUD 340,000. The incident has reignited public debate over safety protocols and animal welfare in competitive racing.

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