Alarming spate of racehorse deaths draws scrutiny of industry safety practices

Alarming spate of racehorse deaths draws scrutiny of industry safety practices

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According to a group that opposes horse racing as inhumane, 901 thoroughbreds died in 2022 -- more than two a day. Seven horses died over 10 days leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May this year. And Saturday, a horse was injured during a preliminary race at the Preakness Stakes and euthanized.…

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