Louisville, Kentucky – Horse racing enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, a grand event steeped in tradition and excitement. This year’s race is particularly significant as it comes on the heels of controversies surrounding horse deaths at the event. Despite the dark cloud hanging over the sport, the Derby promises to … Read more
Louisville, Kentucky – As the prestigious Derby week unfolds, Churchill Downs introduces new safety measures to ensure the well-being of the horses competing in this year’s event. Among the changes, horses are now required to be at the venue a week prior to the race, with restrictions on the number of races they can participate … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Horse racing’s oversight authority has called for an emergency summit with Churchill Downs, Kentucky’s racing commission, and HISA veterinary teams to address the recent surge in horse fatalities at the home of the Kentucky Derby. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced its decision following the deaths of 12 horses … Read more
The sprawling grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, have been embroiled in controversy following the sudden, “highly unusual” deaths of two racehorses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. The horses, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie, collapsed and died on the racetrack just days apart, sparking an investigation by Churchill Downs, Inc. (CDI). This investigation has … Read more