Steps taken to improve horse safety after 17 deaths NY track
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) Additional safety measures are being implemented at Saratoga Race Course after the deaths of 17 horses on the grounds so far this year.
The New York state Gaming Commission announced Monday the enhanced measures include more veterinarians at the track during training hours.
The agency says the steps are being taken along with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the New York Racing Association, which operates Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct.
The 17 horse deaths as of Monday are one more than the 2016 total. This year's deaths include eight on the main track or turf course and at the Oklahoma Track, the training facility.
Eight others have occurred during races since the season began July 21. The other death was a non-racing fatality.
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