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Apr 2025
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One Thing: Is Horse Racing on Its Last L...

CNN
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Ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby, horse racing critics are asking familiar questions about animal safety and care in an industry fueled by gambling. We examine how high-profile horse deaths and an FBI investigation into doping allegations have pushed the sport towards reforms.   Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter & Author, “Death of a Racehorse: ... Show More
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