Kentucky Derby horse deaths

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7 horses died in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. What is being ... (PBS NewsHour)

The deaths of seven horses at the home of the Kentucky Derby has once again intensified the debate over the safety of horse racing.

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Multiple horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny ... (Valley Public Radio)

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Wall Street Journal editor Jim Chairusmi about safety concerns in horse racing after seven horses died last week ahead of ...

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Another weekend of death at the Kentucky Derby but don't expect ... (The Guardian)

There is no other mainstream sport where carnage and indifference occur so regularly โ€“ and are as tolerated.

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Horse Deaths Cast Shadow at Kentucky Derby as Triple Crown ... (NBC Southern California)

Horse Deaths Cast Shadow at Kentucky Derby as Triple Crown Shifts to Preakness · Seven horses have died following injuries at Churchill Downs since April 27 ...

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String of horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny ... (Jefferson Public Radio)

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the ...

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String of horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny ... (Vermont Public)

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the ...

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