Number of euthanized horses continues to rise at Del Mar

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 9, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

Host Tom Fudge speaks with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club about the increased number of injuries and a plan that might solve the problem.

The Del Mar racing season is only a few weeks old, but the number of horses euthanized is well above average. What's causing the increase? Host Tom Fudge speaks with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club about what happened, how they're dealing with it, and the $8 million plan that might solve the problem.

The 2006 Del Mar racing season runs daily, except Tuesdays, through September 6th.

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For more information, you can call the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at (858) 755-1141 or the Information Line at (858) 793-5533.

Guest:

Joe Harper , president, CEO and general manager of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.