American horseracing not 'designed with the horse in mind,' trainer says in light of Kentucky Derby deaths

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The spotlight should have been on Mage for winning the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6. But the deaths of several other horses have overshadowed the event itself, and raised concerns about horses’ safety and welfare in the sport.

Twelve horses at Churchill Downs, the home of the world-famous horse race, were euthanized in the weeks leading up to and following the derby, due to injuries suffered either in races or training sessions.

The deaths include horses Chloe’s Dream and Freezing Point, who suffered injuries in undercard races.

The deaths have prompted the Horseracing Integrity and