The unusually excessive frequency of horse deaths at the Santa Anita racetrack in Southern California has prompted widespread scrutiny, protests from animal rights activists, and an investigation by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.
On Saturday, Oct. 19, a 3-year-old racehorse named Satchel Paige became the 34th horse to die at the track since December. The gelding was euthanized after his left front ankle sustained an open fracture.
