Cornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury

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Cornucopian (Into Mischief) has been euthanized after suffering a severe injury during the GI Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar Saturday, according to a tweet from Tom Ryan of co-owner SF Racing.“Heavy hearts today,” the tweet read. “Yesterday, our brilliant colt Cornucopian sustained a catastrophic injury. We worked very closely with our veterinary team, and after hearing every expert opinion available, the kindest and clearest decision was to let him go with dignity. He was a brilliant colt with a huge heart and a partnership and fan base that loved him dearly. RIP.”Cornucopian, the heavy favorite in Saturday's race, was pulled up at the top of the lane in the Bing Crosby and was taken from the track in an equine ambulance.Purchased by the SF Racing/Starlight Racing partnership for $1.1 million at the 2023 Keeneland September sale, Cornucopian was tabbed a 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard' following his debut win at Oaklawn Park in February of 2025. He finished fourth in the GI Arkansas Derby in just his second outing and went on to win the GIII San Carlos Stakes this March and the GIII Aristides Stakes in May.On the board in five of eight starts, the 4-year-old won four times and earned $462,655.Heavy hearts today. Yesterday, our brilliant colt Cornucopian sustained a catastrophic injury. We worked very closely with our veterinary team, and after hearing every expert opinion available, the kindest and clearest decision was to let him go with dignity. He was a brilliant…— Tom Ryan. (@TomRyanKY) July 26, 2026The post Cornucopian Euthanized Following Bing Crosby Injury appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.