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Revamped Del Mar Thoroughbred Race Track Helps Prevent Injury

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published April 25, 2007 at 3:30 PM PDT
This story was published more than 18 years ago.

One highlight of San Diego’s summer season is thoroughbred racing at the Del Mar track. But what fans don't see and might not know is that after the race, injuries can prompt prized horses to be euth

One highlight of San Diego’s summer season is thoroughbred racing at the Del Mar track. But what fans don't see and might not know is that after the race, injuries can prompt prized horses to be euthanized. But there’s a change in store when the track opens this July, and it involves recycled rubber and wax.

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  • Hank Wesch , staff writer, San Diego Union-Tribune.

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