Horse Racing

    The euthanizing of Eight Belles, whose front legs snapped at this year’s Kentucky raised concerns about the breeding of horses and their rigorous racing schedule. Then there was continuing debate over the use of steroids to enhance their performance. We talk about professional horse racing and the controversies surrounding the sport with MIKE JENSEN, who covers horse racing for The Philadelphia Inquirer and WAYNE PACELLE of the Humane Society of the United States.
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