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PETA doesn’t want the Belmont Stakes to happen this weekend due to New York City's air quality.

The mystery behind the deaths of a dozen racehorses prompted the early closure of the Spring Meet at Churchill Downs.

With the races coming to town, so will the people.

Since Churchill Downs began its Spring Meet, 12 horses have died at the racetrack, prompting investigation into track conditions and safety initiatives.

Some of the final races of the Spring Meet were held at Churchill Downs Sunday as the facility continues to investigate the recent deaths of 12 horses.

Churchill Downs Incorporated has suspended racing operations at its Louisville racetrack beginning June 7 through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3.Live racing at Church

After a string of horse deaths at Churchill Downs, the rest of the track’s Spring Meet will be run at Ellis Park in Henderson.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has released mortality reports for two of the horses that died during Churchill Downs' Spring Meet.

The move to Ellis Park comes after 12 horses died in a short span at Churchill Downs.

The decision comes after a series of 12 horse deaths since the meet began