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Racing abandoned at Sedgefield after fifth race marred by two fatalities

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Racing abandoned at Sedgefield after fifth race marred by two fatalities

Racing was abandoned at Sedgefield on Thursday due to safety concerns. Sweet Auburn and Thermusa were killed in the same race. The next meeting is on November 10. . ... It was the concerns of the trainers that there were two horses fatally injured in same races in two different places. There was nothing untoward with the ground.

Racing abandoned at Sedgefield after fifth race marred by two fatalities. Both bends have been realigned. Next meeting is on November 10. Naughton will do a thorough search of the top bend before the next meeting.

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