Racing and training at Santa Anita suspended indefinitely after deaths of 21 horses
Racing and training at Santa Anita has been suspended indefinitely following 21 equine fatalities in 10 weeks at the venue.
"The safety, health and welfare of the horses and jockeys is our top priority," said Tim Ritvo, Stronach's chief operating officer. Santa Anita was due to stage one of its highest-profile cards of the year on Saturday, featuring the Grade One Santa Anita Handicap and the San Felipe Stakes, which is an important prep for the Kentucky Derby. The races are due to be rescheduled.
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