Racing Victoria has conceded its 'safety record regressed' in the 2024 jumps racing season after three horses had to be euthanised on a single day of racing at Ballarat.
The Ballarat Turf Club in Miners Rest, where three horses had to be euthanised after a jumps race meet August 25, 2024.
"Whilst the fatal incident rate in Victorian jumps racing reduced by over 60 per cent from 2009 to 2023, there is no denying that the safety record regressed in the 2024 jumps season," the statement said.According to Racing Victoria, there have been seven fatalities of horses across the 2024 jumps season.
"This sport is just way too dangerous and should be banned immediately," said Elio Celotto, Campaign Director at the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses. "We'll be sending an email to the CEO of Racing Victoria and to Anthony Carbines, requesting a meeting as soon as possible."
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