HISA Reports Continued Declines in Racing Fatalities

[Wandering Eyes]

The rate of racing-related equine fatalities declined for the third straight quarter, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. For the third quarter of 2024 (from July 1 through Sept. 30), the fatality rate decreased approximately 21% year-over-year, with racetracks operating under HISA's rules reporting 0.93 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts, as compared to a rate of 1.18 in the third quarter of 2023.

“The consistent year-over-year declines in the racing-related equine fatality rate are a testament to the dedication and collaboration of all stakeholders in our industry,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “As safety and integrity continue to improve, we're reminded that our mission to protect the well-being of horses and riders will preserve the sport for generations to come. There's still more to achieve, but the progress so far is inspiring.”

The aggregate year-to-date fatality rate for HISA racetracks (Jan. 1 to Sept. 30) was 0.85 per 1,000 starts, approximately a 36% decrease as compared to the same period in 2023.

HISA submitted public disclosure requests for racing-related fatalities in Louisiana, Texas and West Virginia and received responses after releasing its own second-quarter results.

During the second quarter of 2024, fatalities at racetracks in these non-HISA states amounted to 2.38 racing-related fatalities per 1,000 starts, more than triple the fatality rate at racetracks operating under HISA's rules during the same period, which was 0.76 racing-related fatalities per 1,000 starts.

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