Getty What happened to Hit Zero at Laurel Park during Black-Eyed Susan Day? H orse racing is a tough sport . There is no sugar-coating the fact that racing can be hard on young horses. Unfortunately for the horse Hit Zero and all of those in the horse’s orbit, Hit Zero passed away on Friday, May 15th. This occurred after the first race on Black-Eyed Susan Day of the Preakness 2026 Weekend. What Happened to Hit Zero During Race 1 of the Black-Eyed Susan Day? The Baltimore Sun was the first to