Horse racing authority requires emergency situation summit with Churchill Downs in wake of 12 deaths

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)-- Horse racing's oversight authority will hold an emergency summit Tuesday with Churchill Downs, Kentucky's racing commission and HISA veterinary teams to evaluate information and analysis in the wake of 12 horse fatalities in the past month at the house of the Kentucky Derby.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) revealed Monday that it will likewise send out track superintendent Dennis Moore for a 2nd independent analysis of the training and surface areas. HISA equine security and well-being director Jennifer Durenberger will provide additional veterinary competence and oversight of horses at Churchill Downs.

The review will begin Wednesday, a HISA release on Monday stated. CEO Lisa Lazarus and track security director Ann McGovern will check out the track to get analysis outcomes and recommend follow-up.

Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, consisting of two on the undercard. Gelding Lost in Limbo and mare Kimberley Dream, both 7-year-olds, were euthanized after sustaining similar leg injuries over the weekend at the track.