Greater LA

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.

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.

Steve Chiotakis
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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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Greater LA

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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