Churchill Downs announces new safety initiatives in response to 'unusually high' horse deaths

An unusual amount of horse deaths at Churchill Downs has prompted track officials to hold a meeting this week. On Thursday they announced new “safety initiatives.'

HORSE RACING OFFICIALS TO HOLD EMERGENCY SUMMIT OVER ‘UNUSUALLY HIGH’ NUMBER OF DEATHS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

"Any decision must be made first and foremost with the long-term well-being of the horse in mind. It is imperative that all available, educated and informed options can be efficiently, confidently and thoroughly relayed to the owners." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

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