It’s been a tough month for the horse racing industry, specifically at Louisville’s Churchill Downs — the home of the Kentucky Derby. 12 racehorses have died since April 27, including seven leading up to the Derby on May 6.
In response to the tragedies, the national Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced Monday it would launch an inspection of the racing surface at Churchill Downs. An emergency veterinary summit will also be held at the track on Tuesday, one featuring teams from the race venue, HISA and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
The goal? To “thoroughly review all veterinary information available and conduct additional analysis in hopes of better understanding the events surrounding the recent fatalities,” the HISA announced Monday.