Probe fails to pinpoint reason for horse deaths at Churchill Downs

Horse racing watchdog group investigation finds no ‘singular explanation’ for recent cluster of horse deaths at Churchill Downs.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced Tuesday that it could not “identify any singular explanation” for a cluster of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, whichracing for its spring-summer meet June 2 following 12 horse deaths, including seven in the run-up to the Kentucky Derby in May.

“Analysis of training histories did indicate an increased risk profile for some of the horses due to the frequency and cadence of their exercise and racing schedules,” the report said. In announcing the return of racing earlier this summer, Churchill Downs said it had implemented a number of changes after undertaking “a comprehensive evaluation of existing safety protocols and a thorough assessment of industry best practices.

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