Churchill Downs has made the decision to move the remainder of the Spring Meet to Ellis Park beginning June 10.
The decision comes after a series of 12 horse deaths since the meet began. Sunday, June 4, will be the last day of racing at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs Incorporated said the company will suspend racing operations beginning June 7 through the remainder of the Spring Meet on July 3.
A Churchill Downs spokesperson said following a thorough internal review and concurrent investigations conducted by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, no single factor has been identified as a potential cause and no discernable pattern has been detected to link the fatalities to the horse deaths.
Diagnostics testing of the racetrack by experts have not raised concerns. Experts concluded the surface is consistent with prior measurements from Churchill Downs in past years.
The decision to relocate was made due to an abundance of caution and in alignment with a Horse Integrity and Safety Authority recommendation.
A top-to-bottom review of all safety and surface protocols and integrity measures will be conducted.
The release said new safety initiatives announced by Churchill Downs will remain in effect for the remainder of this meet at Ellis Park.
Source: WAVE
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