Churchill Downs Implements Major Reforms After Series of Horse Deaths

Churchill Downs will limit horse starts to four in eight weeks and bar poor performers.
The track paused incentives and limited purse payouts to top five finishers..
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority called an emergency meeting and is investigating track conditions.
The authority found no obvious cause yet for the 12 fatalities but continues to analyze the situation.
Additional screenings, testing, and ability to pause racing will provide more oversight and help determine if horses should run.