Santa Anita Park racing to resume March 29 after deaths of 22 horses

Monday, March 18, 2019
ARCADIA, Calif. (KABC) -- Santa Anita Park said it plans to reopen its track by March 29 after reaching a deal with the Thoroughbred Owners of California to revise the facility's medication policies.

The reopening date was pushed back a week because state regulations require a 10-day approval process for the new changes.

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Santa Anita has been closed for racing for nearly two weeks because 22 horses have died since December.

The Los Angeles District Attorney's office is now investigating.
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