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Race Bettors Cash In While the Winning Horse Dies on the Track

Zenden spent the last moments of his life being whipped and run to his death. He died during the Dubai Golden Shaheen while bettors, trainers, and owners cashed in on his “win.”

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Shocking New Report Exposes 1,400 Deaths on Pennsylvania Tracks

Seventy-eight Thoroughbreds have died on tracks in Pennsylvania since January 2020—and millions of tax dollars pay for it.

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Whipping horses at racetracks challenged by PETA entities around the world

Horse Racing Industry Censors Jockey’s Remark—Still Allows Cruel Whips

In an offensive interview, jockey Robby Albarado made light of whipping horses.

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Competitive Jumper Who Publicly Beat Horse Is Fined and Suspended

Kevin Lemke used excessive force to whip Good Luck during a competition. Now, he faces his own punishment.

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WATCH: Racehorse Breakdown at Turfway Park

After hearing from PETA, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) confirmed that it is investigating the breakdown of Miss Eau de Vie at Turfway Park.

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Churchill Downs Refuses Even to Report on Feasibility of Safer Track

As a shareholder, PETA is calling on Churchill Downs racetrack to do more to help horses. Find out what you can do to help change the deadly racing industry.

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Huge Progress! PETA’s Horse-Doping Investigation Changes Racing as We Know It

The first-ever federal oversight of medication dosage in horse racing just passed, and it all started with one PETA investigation.

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New Studies Show Why Racetracks Should Go Whip-Free for Horses

Since research proves that horses are much more sensitive to whips than people may realize, passing rules prohibiting whips in races remains a top priority.

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PETA Becomes a Shareholder in 4 Racetrack-Owning Companies

For four racetrack-owning companies, there’s a new shareholder in town: PETA. See how we’re going to help horses at racetracks across the U.S.!

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From Racetracks to Refuge—This Thoroughbred’s Rescue Story Will Melt Your Heart

If local activists hadn’t alerted PETA that Pastel was at an auction, the 18-year-old Thoroughbred wouldn’t be enjoying new pastures and friends at her sanctuary home.

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GRAPHIC: Horses Killed, Dumped on Bike Trail in Los Angeles County

It’s sickening to consider the pain and fear of these horses’ final moments, and PETA is calling on officials to be transparent and to throw the book at their killers.

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New Jersey Racing Commission Shows Up All Others, Passes Whipping Ban

Historic: The New Jersey Racing Commission is the first U.S. jurisdiction to ban whipping to make horses run faster—and PETA is urging every other racing state to follow suit.

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PETA Ad Warns Kentucky Derby Bettors to Hold Their Tickets

PETA is warning bettors to hold all tickets after the races conclude, as they may be able to sue trainers who illegally drug horses.

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Maryland Bans Drug for 2-Year-Old Horses Used to Boost Speeds

Racing 2-year-old horses is controversial, especially when trainers inject these juvenile animals with performance-enhancing drugs like Lasix.

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These 12 Simple Rules Could Help Save Horses at Racetracks

How can we help horses who suffer and die in the racing industry? PETA is pushing racetracks across the country to adopt these twelve simple changes to save animals’ lives.

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