The horse racing regulator will hold an emergency summit with Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Racing Commission and the HISA veterinary teams to review information and analysis following the deaths of 12 horses at the home of Kentucky Horse Racing last month.
May 29, 2023 1:33 pm ET
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky – The horse racing regulator will hold an emergency summit Tuesday with Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Racing Commission and HISA veterinary teams to review information and analysis following 12 fatal horse accidents last month at the Kentucky Derby venue.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced Monday that it will also be sending Course Director Dennis Moore for a second independent analysis of training and surfaces. HISA Director of Equine Safety and Welfare Jennifer Durenberger will provide additional veterinary expertise and oversight of horses at Churchill Downs.
The review will begin on Wednesday, according to a Monday HISA release. CEO Lisa Lazarus and Track Safety Director Ann McGovern will visit the track for analysis results and suggest follow-up actions.
In the run-up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, seven horses died at Churchill Downs from training or racing injuries, including two on the undercard. Gelding Lost in Limbo and mare Kimberley Dream, both 7 years old, were euthanized after suffering similar leg injuries at the racecourse over the weekend.
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