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Horse racing leaders move to set national safety standards

by Associated Press
| August 31, 2020 1:06 PM

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Looking to halt doping scandals and horse deaths marring their sport, thoroughbred racing leaders Monday announced the launch of an integrity and safety authority to create national standards replacing the patchwork of state regulations overseeing the industry.

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