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Arson is suspected in a blaze that killed 13 thoroughbreds and two saddle horses at the Lincoln Downs Race Track here today, one day before the start of the racing season.

“The fire exploded near the center of the barn. Flames were shooting out of the building when we got here,” said Fire Chief Bernard Perry. Two other horses were badly burned when they stampeded out of the barnyard with fire on their backs. Thankfully, ten others managed to escape unharmed.

A jockey stared at the ruins in shock: “those are my best friends,” said Albert Ramos as he pointed to the surviving horses. The jockey from Miami, Fla. watched as workers cleaned up the fire debris. “I love horses more than I love people. I feel like I want to cry.”

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