According to the state racing board, equine deaths at Del Mar are down more than 50% in the last few years.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club CEO Joe Harper says this is the best season yet."The only time we had to bring the horse ambulance out is just to give a tired horse a ride back home. With the heat, we have to be very careful," said Harper Monday afternoon."We’ve been for the last four years the safest track in North America because a lot of the protocols and procedures and it’s paid off," said Harper.The changes include a new $5 million track, more vets, and more exams.
Harper says three horses died this season of sudden cardiac death, but not due to racing or training. Harper has been with the track for nearly 50 years. He invites those who are against horse racing to see how the animals are treated.The California Horse Racing Board confirms there were no fatalities during racing at the just-concluded meet at Del Mar.
This effort dates back several years to when the CHRB, Del Mar, other racetracks, owners, trainers, veterinarians, and jockeys jointly committed to protecting the racehorse.
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