Slaughterhouses—Where Some Kentucky Derby Horses Are Sent
Slaughterhouses—Where Some Kentucky Derby Horses Are Sent

But it’s not all doom and gloom. PETA is working hard to help Thoroughbreds and other horses beyond their racing careers. You can, too.

Kentucky Derby Winner Examined, Following PETA’s Plea
Kentucky Derby Winner Examined, Following PETA’s Plea

The exam’s finding contradicts his trainer’s statement.

This Is Why I’ll Never Watch the Kentucky Derby
This Is Why I’ll Never Watch the Kentucky Derby

More than 1,000 horses used for racing are injured and die every single year in North America.

PETA Urges Derby Owners to Donate $15,000 to Save Horses from Slaughter
PETA Urges Derby Owners to Donate $15,000 to Save Horses from Slaughter

The audiobooks company has donated a 2nd time to save Thoroughbreds from slaughter. PETA is asking all owners of the horses running in the Kentucky Derby to pony up.

PETA-Led Coalition Sues USDA for Covering Up Animal-Welfare Violations
PETA-Led Coalition Sues USDA for Covering Up Animal-Welfare Violations

The agency claims to support animal safety but is protecting animal abusers and hiding its actions instead. PETA is demanding transparency.

PETA-Proposed Technology Will Spare Horses Used for Racing
PETA-Proposed Technology Will Spare Horses Used for Racing

Pop-up donation screen will enable bettors to contribute to retirement for racing thoroughbreds.

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Racing Officials Agree to Pay Up in Long-Simmering Drugging Case of Triple Crown Winner
Racing Officials Agree to Pay Up in Long-Simmering Drugging Case of Triple Crown Winner

It can’t end here. Justify tested positive for a banned substance and must be stripped of his Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown titles.

Serial Abuser of Horses Used for Racing Pleads Guilty to Lying
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Serial Abuser of Horses Used for Racing Pleads Guilty to Lying

Jockey Roman Chapa admits that he lied to an investigator about a photo allegedly showing his use of an electric-shock device.

PETA Asks Vegas Casinos to Give Kentucky Derby Horses the NFL Treatment
PETA Asks Vegas Casinos to Give Kentucky Derby Horses the NFL Treatment

Only select industry insiders know the real physical problems with the horses, while the betting public is kept in the dark.

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R.I.P., Doctor Titilo
R.I.P., Doctor Titilo

Doctor Titilo’s owner didn’t care about the horse’s age. He just wanted the bragging rights for getting him to run in 200 races.

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PETA Demands Investigation After Severely Lame Horse Is Made to Race
PETA Demands Investigation After Severely Lame Horse Is Made to Race

Charlie’s Quest was raced almost to his breaking point. PETA rescued the Thoroughbred, and now we’re going after the people responsible.

Who Rescued Whom? Grab a Tissue Before Reading This Horse Rescue Story
Who Rescued Whom? Grab a Tissue Before Reading This Horse Rescue Story

A former racehorse and his rescuer will share a happy future together.

Kentucky Derby Champion Saved From Slaughter
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Kentucky Derby Champion Saved From Slaughter

Despite being a world-famous champion, Charismatic’s days could have been numbered after he was retired from breeding in Japan.

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7 Horses in 10 Days Dead at Del Mar Racetrack
7 Horses in 10 Days Dead at Del Mar Racetrack

The Del Mar Racetrack has become a killing field.

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Asmussen Might Win the Derby—but His Horse Won’t
Asmussen Might Win the Derby—but His Horse Won’t

Here’s why we won’t be impressed if Gun Runner or Creator wins the Derby.

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