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Kentucky Derby News
AFPChurchill Downs adopts new safety measures after horse deaths
Churchill Downs, home racetrack of the Kentucky Derby, announced new safety measures on Thursday following 12 recent equine deaths, including limiting horses to four starts in eight weeks.Horses beaten by more than 12 lengths in five consecutive starts will be ineligible to race at Churchill Downs until approved to return by the track's equine medical director.
CNN SportsChurchill Downs announces new safety measures after series of horse deaths
Churchill Downs, host of the famed Triple Crown horse race the Kentucky Derby, announced new safety initiatives as an ongoing investigation continues into a series of horse deaths at the track.
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Churchill Downs, HISA announce new safety initiatives after recent spike in horses deaths
Churchill Downs released Thursday one of two expected announcements on track safety at the famed horse-racing track.
Associated PressChurchill Downs implements safety, performance standards to address recent spate of horse deaths
Horse racing’s oversight authority and Churchill Downs have each announced additional safety and health measures in the wake of 12 recent deaths since late April at the home of the Kentucky Derby. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) will conduct additional post-entry screening of horses to identify those at increased risk for injury. Earlier Thursday, Churchill Downs announced it would immediately limit horses to four starts during a rolling eight-week period and impose ineligibility standards for poor performers.
The Courier JournalKHRC grants Kentucky Derby winning trainer Rick Dutrow license for first time since 2011
After serving a 10-year suspension, Rick Dutrow recently returned to training and has run races in New York. His Kentucky trainer's license was reinstated Tuesday.
LA TimesKentucky Horse Racing Commission asks CHRB for help on recent spike of horse deaths
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has reached out to the California Horse Racing Board for help in the spike of recent horse deaths at Churchill Downs.
USA TODAY SportsHorse racing officials call emergency summit after 12th horse dies at Churchill Downs
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority opened a probe into the string of deaths at Churchill Downs after two more horses were euthanized.
Associated PressStables, trainers try to move through grief over euthanized horses as racing thunders on
Frank Sumpter has spent the past few weeks reflecting on Wild On Ice’s remarkable journey to somehow work through his grief over the horse’s catastrophic injury just nine days before he was supposed to race in the Kentucky Derby. “I felt that if heaven felt like this, I can’t wait to get to heaven, you know?” the Texas owner and trainer said of his colt, who was euthanized after a pre-Derby workout at Churchill Downs on April 27. The numbers suggest that horse racing is the safest it has been for the animals since at least 2009.
CNN SportsHorse racing regulatory officials call ‘emergency summit’ following 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Horse racing regulatory and safety officials as well as representatives from Churchill Downs will gather in an emergency meeting Tuesday following a tragic series of horse deaths at the famed home of the Kentucky Derby over the span of two months.
LA TimesBob Baffert makes history as horse racing deals with spike in thoroughbred deaths
Bob Baffert wins the Hollywood Gold Cup for a record ninth time with Defunded, but a spike in horse racing deaths remains a problem for the sport.
The Courier JournalAfter 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs, national oversight body calls emergency summit
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has called an emergency veterinary summit for May 30 in light of 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs.
CNN SportsChurchill Downs ‘troubled’ after 12th horse death in past 2 months
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, says it is “troubled” by the recent spate of horse deaths after racetrack officials on Saturday announced two more horses were put down.
NBC SportsForte works out, waits for Belmont Stakes clearance
Forte, the early Kentucky Derby favorite who was scratched on the day of the race, worked out in preparation for a possible start in the Belmont Stakes on June 10.
LA TimesAnother horse death Saturday at Churchill Downs brings recent toll to 12
The horse death toll at Churchill Downs grew to 12 in the last month when Kimberley Dream, a 7-year-old mare, died on the track in the first race Saturday.
CNN SportsFederal court rules against famed horse trainer Bob Baffert in his lawsuit against Churchill Downs
A federal court in Kentucky has rejected the final remaining claim in a lawsuit brought by Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert against the company that runs the Kentucky Derby, according to court filings.
The Courier JournalBelmont Stakes field 2023: What to know about National Treasure, Forte and other contenders
What you need to know about the possible field for the 2023 Belmont Stakes, which could include Forte and Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure.
The Courier JournalCongress members call for transparency on Churchill Downs horse deaths
The lawmakers want the necropsy results from the horses that died at Churchill Downs and a comprehensive report be made public.
The Courier JournalBrown: Horse racing is at crossroads — it needs national standards and these new measures
Horse racing industry needs to embrace Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control program's measures to survive.
The Courier JournalBob Baffert mourns horse's death as he considers National Treasure's status for Belmont
Bob Baffert said 2023 Preakness Stakes winner National Treasure, Arabian Lion and Reincarnate are all under consideration for June's Belmont Stakes.
NBC Sports BayAreaWhen is the 2023 Belmont Stakes? How to watch, length, more
The third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series is next. Heres what to know about the 155th Belmont Stakes in June.
USA TODAY SportsAs long as Bob Baffert keeps winning, he'll keep getting horses despite deaths and doping
After 2-year ban from the Kentucky Derby, Bob Baffert returning to Triple Crown winners’ circle was the best bet in sports, columnist Dan Wolken writes.
SporticoNational Treasure’s Preakness Win Soaks Fox’s Belmont Debut
Fox’s first crack at broadcasting the Belmont Stakes won’t carry any Triple Crown-sweeping implications, as Kentucky Derby winner Mage on Saturday failed to win the second leg of thoroughbred racing’s storied three-race series. Coming out of the gate as a 7/5 favorite, Mage finished third in the Preakness Stakes behind Bob Baffert’s National Treasure (5/2) […]
AZCentral | The Arizona RepublicBob Baffert's National Treasure wins Preakness, Kentucky Derby winner Mage finishes third
Bob Baffert's National Treasure won the 2023 Preakness Stakes, beating out Blazing Sevens and Kentucky Derby winner Mage.
CNN SportsNational Treasure wins the 2023 Preakness Stakes
National Treasure won the 2023 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore Saturday evening.
LA TimesNational Treasure wins Preakness Stakes in bittersweet moment for Bob Baffert
Hours after having to euthanize a horse following an on-track injury, trainer Bob Baffert earned his record eighth Preakness win with National Treasure.
