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Santa Anita Park officials hail dramatic drop in horse fatalities. Officials called the safety record a 62.5% improvement over the previous year and 74% improvement since spring of 2019, when 42 horses died, sparking debate about safety issues at the track and about horse racing in general.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36269
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 23, 2022
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 23, 2022
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Moore, Dennis
Newby, Nate
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park is approved by Los Angeles County Health Department to resume tomorrow. Live racing to come back without fans, ith strict safety protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35755
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Horses and horse racing
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Pandemics
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Stronach Group
Viruses
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Two more horses die after injuries at Santa Anita Park. Jockey Joe Bravo was hospitalized after a tumble on horse Decorated My Life. Decorated My Life and Merit Song are the names of the horses euthanized. Six animals in all have been euthanized this year at the racetrack where twelve died last year. Santa Anita Park officials have said they've made major improvements in horse safety after 2019, when forty-two horses died at the track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36426
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 14, 2023
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 14, 2023
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Bravo, Joe
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Third horse in three days dies at Santa Anita Park, while animal rights activists continue to push for a nationwide ban on racing. The race horses were named Tikkun Olam, Uncontainable, and Harliss. The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) was given authority, in legislation backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, to suspend racing. Officials at Santa Anita Park released a statement reaffirming their commitment to horse safety. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, January 23, 2020.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35640
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2020
Pages
p. B8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2020
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Lacey, Jackie
Newsom, Gavin
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Horse named Heaven's Music is dead, jockey Erick Garcia is injured, after a collision at Santa Anita Park. A racehorse named Mighty Matt collided with Heaven's Music during last Friday's fourth race. Heaven's Music suffered an ankle injury and was later euthanized. Heaven's Music is the 11th horse to die from a racing or training injury at Santa Anita Park this year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36363
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 27, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 27, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Euthanasia
Garcia, Erick
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park after training injury. It was a 3-year-old colt named Uncle Boogie, owned by Eric Homme and trained by Andrew Lerner. Eleven horses died from a racing or training injury during the winter/spring meet, which ended June 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36043
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 1, 2021
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 1, 2021
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Euthanasia
Homme, Eric
Horses and horse racing
Lerner, Andrew
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Two horses die in the span of two days from training injuries at Santa Anita Park racetrack. They were named Cayton Kid and Magnolia. Track officials noted the number of fatalities dropped sharply from 2019, when 42 horses died. According to Santa Anita Park, 17 horses died at the track in 2020 and 12 died last year. The track's safety rate has improved by 43% compared to last year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36228
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Ferraro, Kyle
Horses and horse racing
Marten, Mike
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Stute, Gary
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Horse racing regulations lead to fewer equine deaths. Fatalities in California have been cut in half in 2 years and plummeted to the lowest levels since 1990 as a result of reforms implemented after dozens of death at Santa Anita Park in 2019. The reforms in the last two years include strict limitations on use of whips by jockey, a prohibition on most medications before races, installation of new imaging technologies to catch injuries sooner, more opportunities for veterinarians and stewards to sideline horses and a mandatory requirement for trainers to participate in the postmortem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36198
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A10
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park: no crimes in horse deaths report says. California Horse Racing Board's yearlong investigation into deaths of 23 horses at Santa Anita Park has determined there were no violations of animal welfare laws and no evidence of illegal medications, but exams possibly were compromised by anti-inflammatory medications. All but two of the horses that died between December 30, 2018 and March 31, 2019 appeared to have preexisting injuries caused by high-intensity racing and training. Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. said the report makes it clear that transparency is needed in the sport. She has called for the passage of the Horseracing Integrity Act, a bill that would establish a national anti-doping authority for the country.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35653
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board
Feinstein, Dianne
Henry, Jason
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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12th horse dies this year from training injury at Santa Anita Park. A 2-year-old bay colt named Captain Maverick, that had yet to run a race, has died.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36586
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 19, 2023
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 19, 2023
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Deaths
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Fourth horse dies, from training injury during Santa Anita Park's fall season. The horse was a 4 year-old filly named Star of Africa. She was owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and trained by Patrick Gallagher.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36096
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 4, 2021
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 4, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Stronach Group
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Second horse dies in two days at Santa Anita Park racetrack. Barraza, a 4 year-old colt is the second horse to die in two days, after a sesamoid injury Saturday morning during a workout, requiring euthanasia. Four year-old filly named Pray for My Owner died the day before. A total of eight horses have died at Santa Anita Park this year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36242
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A fourth horse dies from training injury at Santa Anita Park. A 5-year-old mare named Big Switch has been euthanized following a sesamoid injury from exercising. Owner and breeder is George Krikorian. Trainer was John Sadler and jockey was Juan Hernandez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36637
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Deaths
Euthanasia
Hernandez, Juan
Horses and horse racing
Krikorian, George
Sadler, John
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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No definitive cause of death found by exam of Medina Spirit, the 2021 Kentucky Derby winning horse. The necropsy results were released by California Horse Racing Board yesterday. The colt had collapsed and died after a workout on December 6, 2021 at Santa Anita Park. Necropsy reported that the horse had swollen lungs and foam in his windpipe, enlarged spleen and congestions and mild hemorrhages in other tissues that "are common in horses dying suddenly..." Trainer was Bob Baffert.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36174
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 12, 2022
Pages
p. B10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 12, 2022
Pages
p. B10
Subjects
Baffert, Bob
Deaths
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Horse racing in the air as Breeders' Cup beckons. Horse racing showcases its all-star talent with 14 races today and tomorrow.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36572
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 3, 2023
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 3, 2023
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Cities of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments assess plan for coyote population management. Those involved in a regional management effort must decide on renewal by November. The council anticipates the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Covina, Irwindale, Montebello, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino and Temple City, will continue with the program. In 2018-2019, Arcadia received 300 calls or emails regarding coyotes in neighborhoods. By 2019-2020 that number dropped to 120. In 2017, animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sued for trapping and killing coyotes. In response, Arcadia developed its own coyote management plan focused on non-lethal alternatives.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36202
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Coyotes
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Wild animals
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Great racing returns to Santa Anita Park. Joan Schmidt recaps opening day. Photos of jockeys Victor Espinoza, Mike Smith, and Juan Hernandez shown.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36427
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 14, 2023
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 14, 2023
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Espinoza, Victor (jockey)
Euthanasia
Hernandez, Juan (jockey)
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Schmidt, Joan
Smith, Mike (jockey)
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Back on track. Santa Anita Park resumes racing today, still minus spectators and with several precautions. The last time there was racing was March 27, when the track was shut down by Los Angeles County Health Department to slow the spread of coronavirus. Some of the most important protocols include: restricted zone that will house jockeys, valets and essential personnel, all trainers, employees and essential racing personnel must wear face cloths covering their nose and mouth and practice social distancing, all trainers, employees and essential racing personnel must wear a race-day wristband signifying they passed the daily health screening.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35756
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2020
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2020
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Horses and horse racing
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Pandemics
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Stronach Group
Viruses
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Great news from the Great Race Place. Eclipse Awards for Horse Racing, held at Santa Anita Park, honored Jessica Pyfer as Apprentice of the Year, Joel Rosario as Jockey of the Year, and race horses CeCe and Corniche.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36206
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 26, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 26, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Awards-honors-recognitions
Pyfer, Jessica
Rosario, Joel
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Knicks Go is selected Horse of the Year in horse racing's big night at the Eclipse Awards hosted by Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36175
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 1, 2022
Pages
p. B10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 1, 2022
Pages
p. B10
Subjects
Awards, honors, recognitions
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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