![]() “Many factors are considered and reviewed by the entry panel for each horse entered, including poor performance and running lines in those races. Jeff Blea, equine medical director of the California Horse Racing Board, told The Times. “Generally speaking, if a similar horse entered to race in California, those losing distances in the previous races would certainly be a significant concern, raise a red flag and be scrutinized by the entry exam panel that reviews each race card in California,” Dr. There is no state pre-review panel in Kentucky, like there is in California, to determine whether a horse should be running based on recent performances and other factors. In her last five races, she lost by 19, 32½, 14½, 31 and 33 lengths. ![]() Kimberley Dream was running in a $40,000 claiming race with only five starters. “We have been rigorously working since the opening of the meet to understand what has led to this spike and have yet to find a conclusive pattern as we await the findings of ongoing investigations into these injuries and fatalities.” “Our team members mourn the loss of these animals as we continue to work together to discover cause and determine appropriate investments to minimize, to the degree possible, any avoidable risk in this sport and on our property. ![]() “It is with absolute dismay and sorrow that we report this highly unusual statistic,” the statement read in part. ![]()
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