Just two days after racing resumed at Santa Anita Park, another horse died on the famed track on Sunday, becoming the 23rd horse death since late December
Just two days after racing resumed at Santa Anita Park, another horse died on the famed track Sunday, becoming the 23rd horse death since late December.
Racing at the Southern California park had only resumed Friday, after more than three weeks of closure.After nearly two dozen horses died at Santa Anita Park since December 26, it closed to racing on March 5. In response to the spate of deaths, the park's owner, the Stronach Group announced rules that limited the use of whips and banned the use of nearly all medication on race day.
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