DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. OFFICIALS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS ANNOUNCED SOME CHANGES BEING MADE AS THEY RESUME THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEET IN SEPTEMBER. CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF RACING AFTER THE DEATH OF 12 HORSES. SEVERAL ENHANCEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF JOCKEYS AND HORSES. ALTHOUGH THEY FOUND NO ISSUES WITH RACING TRACK NEW SURFACES AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT IS BEING ADDED AND OFFICIALS WILL CONDUCT MORE FREQUENT SURFACE TESTING. CHURCHILL DOWNS IS ALSO ADDING MORE RESOURCES AND MONITORING TO THEIR VETERINARY TEAM, AND THEY맥스카지노VE ESTABLISHED A NEW SAFETY COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE MORE IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH CAN BE MADE AT THE TRACK.
It's official: Churchill Downs announces return of racing, and safety enhancements
Updated: 7:00 PM EDT Jul 31, 2023
Churchill Downs has made it official: Live racing will return to the track in September.The track temporarily stopped hosting races and had them moved to Ellis Park after at least 12 horses died earlier this year.비바카지노 Viva reported weeks ago that it was likely races were returning to Churchill, as the track had started selling tickets, but on Monday, track officials confirmed that and detailed what improvements have been made. They said these enhancements have been made to "further ensure the safety and well-being of equine and human athletes." Infrastructure upgrades: Analysis by multiple leading industry experts found no issues with the racing surfaces, however, to further maximize surface oversight and consistency, the Racetrack has invested in additional new surface maintenance equipment and committed to doubling the frequency of surface testing. Increased veterinary oversight: Additional resources will be added to CDI맥스카지노s highly qualified veterinary team to provide additional monitoring and specialized care for horses and assist in pre-race inspections and entry screening. Collaboration with industry experts: Work will continue with HISA and other industry experts to predict at-risk horses using up-to-date data and advanced analytic techniques. Establish safety management committee: A new safety committee will be established consisting of horsemen designees, racetrack employees and veterinarians to candidly discuss concerns and observations to constantly provide real-time feedback on areas of improvement. Officials have already said it would not be replacing the track, citing numerous inspections that found nothing wrong with it.The September Meet starts Sept. 14 and runs through Oct. 1.This story may be updated.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs has made it official: Live racing will return to the track in September.
The track temporarily stopped hosting races and had them moved to Ellis Park after at least 12 horses died earlier this year.
비바카지노 Viva reported weeks ago that it was likely races were returning to Churchill, as the track had started selling tickets, but on Monday, track officials confirmed that and detailed what improvements have been made.
They said these enhancements have been made to "further ensure the safety and well-being of equine and human athletes."
- Infrastructure upgrades: Analysis by multiple leading industry experts found no issues with the racing surfaces, however, to further maximize surface oversight and consistency, the Racetrack has invested in additional new surface maintenance equipment and committed to doubling the frequency of surface testing.
- Increased veterinary oversight: Additional resources will be added to CDI맥스카지노s highly qualified veterinary team to provide additional monitoring and specialized care for horses and assist in pre-race inspections and entry screening.
- Collaboration with industry experts: Work will continue with HISA and other industry experts to predict at-risk horses using up-to-date data and advanced analytic techniques.
- Establish safety management committee: A new safety committee will be established consisting of horsemen designees, racetrack employees and veterinarians to candidly discuss concerns and observations to constantly provide real-time feedback on areas of improvement.
Officials have already said it would not be replacing the track, citing numerous inspections that found nothing wrong with it.
The September Meet starts Sept. 14 and runs through Oct. 1.
This story may be updated.