The death of Mongolian Groom in the $6-million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Nov. 2 could have been prevented, according to a report released Wednesday by the Breeders’ Cup. Mongolian Groom was not scheduled to be in the Classic until he pulled an upset in the Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita. Mongolian Groom was No. The Breeders’ Cup report was in contrast to an investigation by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, which found no factors responsible for the deaths. It offered up several recommendations, almost all of which had been previously discussed or proposed by the California Horse Racing Board.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 16, 2020 00:00 UTC