California Gov. Gavin Newsom already has moved to tighten some rules to address concerns about animal welfare. There are also rising calls for more action, including passage of state and federal legislation to further regulate the horse racing industry.
would give the California Horse Racing Board more authority to protect racing horses, including to suspend racing at tracks where unsafe conditions exist for horses or riders.
"The recent horse facilities in California are unacceptable," Newsom said last week. "We must hold the horse racing industry to account. If we can regulate horse race meets, we should have the authority to suspend licenses when animal or human welfare is at risk." Newsom said new regulations going into effect July 1 would expand out-of-competition testing of horses and allow the state to prosecute offenders who abuse prescribed drugs.Breeders' Cup World Championship
A representative for Santa Anita and its parent company didn't immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.
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