Link and excerpt courtesy of theHorse
Eight Thoroughbreds died in an early morning fire May 9 at a barn and adjoining annex located on Rice Road in Lexington, Ky., across from the rear entrance to the Keeneland stable area. As of 8 a.m., fire investigators were on the scene to determine the cause.
The barn and annex are located on property owned by John Ward, a retired trainer and current executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
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