Uncertainty seems to be the theme as Del Mar opens its 80th summer racing season on Wednesday, inheriting enough baggage to fill a small airport. Sign up for our horse racing newsletter >>It’s not as if Del Mar hasn’t found itself in a similar situation as Santa Anita. In 2016, 23 horses died either racing or training at Del Mar in a much shorter time than at Santa Anita. But after that spike in 2016, the Del Mar management has worked very hard to improve every aspect of safety. That same thing is happening now.”Winner saw that transformation happen at Santa Anita, but only after a change in attitude.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 16, 2019 21:49 UTC