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Gov. Newsom takes on controversial California horse racing

Santa Anita opens its new season on Friday. At least 30 horses died at the track last season. And triple crown-winner "Justify" failed a drug test there, which was covered up so the horse could keep racing.

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Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 26, 2019 • 1 min read

Santa Anita opens its new season on Friday. At least 30 horses died at the track last season. And triple crown-winner "Justify" failed a drug test there, which was covered up so the horse could keep racing. Now Governor Newsom says he's going to clean up insider dealing on the California horse racing board.

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