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Equine Safety

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sports2 years ago

"Rising Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs Spark Emergency Summit and Investigation"

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will hold an emergency summit with Churchill Downs, Kentucky's racing commission and HISA veterinary teams to review information and analysis in the wake of 12 horse fatalities in the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby. The review will begin Wednesday, and HISA will send track superintendent Dennis Moore for a second independent analysis of the training and surfaces.

sports2 years ago

Tragic End for Two Horses at Churchill Downs Derby Races

Two more horses have been euthanized following races at Churchill Downs, bringing the total to six since April 27. Churchill Downs released a statement expressing their commitment to equine safety and their determination to improve industry standards. Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was suspended indefinitely after two of his horses died following separate races. Five horses scratched from the Kentucky Derby, leaving only 18 horses in the race.