What is horse racing doing to prevent catastrophic injuries?
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The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing. Two of the deaths occurred as the result of race injuries on Derby day, when more than 150,000 people jammed Churchill Downs.
The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing.
Two of the deaths occurred as the result of race injuries on Derby day, when more than 150,000 people jammed Churchill Downs.
"While each incident reported has been unique, it is important to note that there has been no discernible pattern detected in the injuries sustained," the track said in a statement that called the incidents "unacceptable."
In recent years, the industry has instituted a series of veterinary and medication reforms, which led to the fatality rate dropping.
Here's a look at what horse racing is doing to try to prevent injuries and deaths.
The deaths at Churchill Downs gained greater attention because they occurred in the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby.
There have been spates of deaths in recent years, most notably 30 at Santa Anita in California in 2019. Those led to a series of safety reforms that spread nationally.
