However , the colt died during the operation on December 18 , 1900 , at the Washington Park Race Track , formerly in Chicago , Illinois .
The condition progressively worsened until surgery was attempted to repair the tendon and reduce the swelling in his leg .
The colt died during the operation on December 18 , 1900 , at the Washington Park Race Track , formerly in Chicago , Illinois .
The condition progressively worsened until surgery was attempted to repair the tendon and reduce the swelling in his leg .