Horse Racing – Page 6

Churchill Downs Moves to Keep Unsound Horses Off the Track

After the deaths of a dozen thoroughbreds at the Louisville, Ky., track, officials are changing policies that may have incentivized trainers to race vulnerable horses.

By Joe Drape

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Racing Regulators Hold Emergency Meeting to Investigate Horse Deaths

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority called a summit of veterinarians in response to the deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs.

By Joe Drape

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Why Do They Euthanize Racehorses Who Break Their Legs?

Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during this Triple Crown season.

By Victor Mather

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National Treasure wins the 148th Preakness Stakes.

By Melissa Hoppert

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