More horse deaths at Santa Anita racing track Animal Breaking News

Thirty-two horses have died at the Santa Anita Horse Racing track and the annual Breeders Cup is slated to take place there in November. 

With this episode, Animal Breaking News is changing our format to provide more commentary above and beyond the headlines and news stories about animals. The horse racing industry is a blood-sport and nothing can hide that fact. Ironically the race track staff quickly placed a green screen to shield the horror scene of the dying three-year-old horse name Emtech, as he struggled to gain footing despite two broken legs. 

Click the links below to learn more about this story and actions you might consider regarding advocating for animals:

Breeders Cup on Wikipedia

USA Today story: Emtch breaks down on home stretch at Santa Anita

'Enough is enough' California Governor calls halt at Santa Anita Horse Racing Track (Time Magazine)

James Cromwell: Watch my disturbing horse racing video (PETA)