Transparency vs. Secrecy about Racehorse Fatalities

UPDATED 7/1/2019 — As of late June 2019, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission now makes racehorse fatality reports public, and we commend the commission for this transparency.

6/10/2019 — Some racing authorities and tracks are open about horseracing deaths. Some aren’t. The latter keep facts confidential to protect the interests, privacy, or competitive advantage of tracks, horse owners, and trainers. More>>

OPINION: The Latest Scapegoat for Horseracing Woes

6/23/2019 — Because there have been 30 fatalities at Santa Anita since the current meet began on 12/26/2018, with four of the horses trained and/or owned by Jerry Hollendorfer, now Hollendorfer is banned from Santa Anita and all other Stronach Group tracks. More>>