Churchill Downs moves race meet
In an unprecedented move, Churchill Downs will move its current springsummer meeting to Ellis Park in the wake of 12 horse deaths since April 27. The legendary track made the announcement after agreeing with a recommendation from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority that conducting a top-tobottom review of all safety protocols should be the first priority. Racing will continue at Churchill Downs this weekend.
The move to sister property Ellis Park, some 134 miles west of Louisville in Henderson, Ky., will happen June 10. The same races that were originally scheduled will be run. The Churchill Downs meeting was scheduled to go until July 3, all of which will now be run at Ellis Park, including the Stephen Foster Handicap on July 1. — John Cherwa
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