It has been one of the deadliest Triple Crown seasons in history. Many horses died during the season, that led to a horse racing crisis. Also, the deaths left serious questions about the future of horse racing.
After the Belmont Stakes, two horses died after they suffered catastrophic leg injuries. Also, they were the third and fourth deaths at the race track since May.
The latest deaths came after twelve deaths at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. After the track suspended races for a month, people who bet on horses had no races to wager on. Additionally, vets had to euthanize a horse after a race at Pimlico Race Course.
Horse Racing Crisis
PETA has been criticizing horse racing. According to online sports betting experts, PETA claimed the horse racing industry is digging its grave. Also, organizers cannot keep horses alive for at least a single Triple Crown date this season.
According to betting odds experts, PETA claimed Belmont Park is guilty of the deaths. Also, the organization calls for suspending horse racing on the track. In addition, organizers are still investigating the cause of the deaths of the horses.
Fox Sports’ inaugural Belmont Stakes broadcast concluded as the horse racing safety issue continued, with the network placing its customary emphasis on the NYRA Bets wagering platform it co-owns.
Bets on the Belmont Stakes alone amounted to $56.5 million, an increase of 12% from the previous year, while the total betting handle for the day’s 13-race card reached $118.3 million, a NYRA record without the whole Triple Crown at risk.
At the 2023 Belmont Stakes, Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer to win the Triple Crown when she guided Arcangelo to victory.
However, some industry insiders claimed that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority used the deaths to shut down racetracks. For instance, The Authority shut down Churchill Downs even when there was no evidence it violated any safety rules.
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