Horse euthanized after ‘catastrophic injury’ at Del Mar
Dante Ulanday - News Moderator 
A 3-year-old gelding died Saturday after suffering an injury during a race at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
The incident occurred during one of the most prestigious days of the Del Mar season, featuring the Pacific Classic, which was set to include Journalism, the winner of the 2025 Preakness Stakes.
“We are sad to confirm that in today’s second race General Jackson suffered a catastrophic injury to his right front fetlock and was humanely euthanized,” track officials posted on social media. “Our deepest sympathies to everyone who cared for him.”
Antonio Fresu was listed as the jockey for General Jackson and Genaro Vallejo as his trainer.
General Jackson had 11 races and one first-place finish in his career, according to the industry website Equibase.
He is the second horse to die from a racing injury at Del Mar this month. The 3-year-old thoroughbred Uncrowned King was euthanized after suffering an injury on Aug. 2.
