Saturdays first race at Californias Los Alamitos Race Course left two horses dead, one of which belonged to a trainer who has been banned from racing at other parks due to prior horse deaths.

Mighty Elijah, a 4-year-old gelding, injured his left front leg and was taken off the track and euthanized while Into a Hot Spot, also 4, collapsed and died on the track. Stewards said Into a Hot Spot suffered internal injuries, the Los Angeles Times reported .

Mighty Elijahs death has received particular attention because his owner, Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, has been banned from participating in races at Santa Anita Park and Golden Gates Fields since late June.

The Stronach Group, which owns both of the race tracks, blamed Hollendorfers safety record for the decision.

Individuals who do not embrace the new rules and safety measures that put horse and rider safety above all else will have no place at any Stronach Group racetrack, it said in a statement at the time.