Sixteen members of Congress are "calling for transparency" from the Kentucky-based Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority as it "investigates a series of horse deaths at Churchill Downs." The group of lawmakers "requests that necropsy results from the horses that have died at Churchill Downs and a comprehensive report be made public." It also asks HISA to "name steps it is taking to prevent deaths" and "seeks the status of a plan to consider a holistic investigation factoring in breeding techniques, equine medicine and training practices potentially contributing to deaths." After the ninth horse died since April 27 last Thursday, the legislators have "asked to be informed of any safety measure reviews and possible reforms." HISA also said it would "release the findings publicly upon completion" (Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL, 5/23).
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