Churchill Downs will implement safety measures for its September meet including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring and equine care following 12 horse deaths before and after the Kentucky Derby that spurred suspension of its spring meet.
Racing is scheduled to resume Sept. 14 and run through Oct. 1 at the historic track, which paused racing operations on June 7 to conduct an internal safety review following the spate of horse deaths from racing or training injuries. Seven died in the days leading up to the 149th Derby on May 6, including two in races preceding the premier event.
Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen said the track's commitment to safety"remains paramount" in the release and added,"our participants, fans and the public can be assured that we will continue to investigate, evaluate and improve upon every policy and protocol."
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