I guarantee all the trainers, owners, jockeys, grooms and hot walkers, we agree it’s best,” Hess said. “Something is wrong and needs to be fixed and addressed immediately. Santa Anita is the ‘Great Race Place’ and it’s not great. I know they felt it was right when they stopped and brought in all these experts, but it wasn’t enough. Something is wrong and needs to be fixed.”

Source: Los Angeles Times March 05, 2019 19:41 UTC