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4 horses die at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby

The bodies of the horses were taken to the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostics Lab to determine their exact cause of death.

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Churchill Downs horse deaths: 3 die at track Saturday and Tuesday

In the week preceding the 2023 Kentucky Derby, four horses have died at Churchill Downs, including two more during Tuesday s races.

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Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Kentucky Derby

Four horses have died at Churchill Downs in six days, with one of them being a derby horse.

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Calls for change emerge after 4 equine deaths at Churchill Downs in less than a week

Animal Wellness Action President Wayne Pacelle says horses aren't prioritized enough following four deaths in 6 days.

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Churchill Downs responds after four horse deaths over past week

LOUISVILLE — Churchill Downs released a statement Wednesday afternoon after four horses have died since opening night of Kentucky Derby Week.

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