text: HBO Axes Michael Mann/David Milch Drama 'Luck' - The Daily BeastPoliticsEntertainmentWorldU.S.TechArts + CultureDrink + FoodStyleGusmano Cesaretti / HBOarticleHBO Axes Michael Mann/David Milch Drama 'Luck'After the death of a third horse on set, HBO has announced the end of 'Luck.'Jace Lacob03.14.12 11:29 PM ETLuck has appeared to run out for HBO's Luck. Following a third horse death on the set of the racetrack drama, as first reported Tuesday by TMZ, premium cable network HBO today announced that it has decided to stop production on the low-rated show, citing animal-safety concerns. Luck, created by Michael Mann and David Milch, had already been renewed for a second season, despite meager ratings. "The two of us loved this series, loved the cast, crew and writers," Milch and Mann wrote in a joint statement. "This has been a tremendous collaboration and one that we plan to continue in the future."