The California District Attorney issues a report finding no evidence of misconduct at Santa Anita Park. Prosecutors issued the report from a special task force looking into the deaths of racehorses at the track this season and have concluded there was no evidence of unlawful conduct or criminal animal cruelty and included a list of 27 best practices.
The Stronach Group released the following statement regarding the report:
We thank District Attorney Lacey’s Office for their diligent work in this robust investigation into whether any conduct or conditions at Santa Anita Park affected the welfare of safety and horses. We are all committed to the same thing–the highest level of equine safety and welfare–and we will continue to do everything possible to promote equine and rider health and safety. And we are gratified that the District Attorney’s report into the conduct and conditions at Santa Anita Park found no evidence of misconduct.