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Curious Derby: What Happens To Retired Race Horses?

Louisville Public Media | By Rick Howlett,

Ashlie Stevens

Published May 3, 2018 at 10:09 AM EDT

As part of Curious Derby, we’ve reported on horse safety, injuries and even deaths while racing. But this caused Rob Harris from Louisville to wonder: "What happens to race horses once they retire, winners or not?" WFPL’s Ashlie Stevens went to a farm that specifically houses older thoroughbreds to find out the answer.WFPL's Ashlie Stevens has more.

Copyright 2018 89.3 WFPL News Louisville

Rick Howlett

Rick has been a member of the WFPL News team since 2001 and has covered numerous beats and events over the years. Most recently he’s been tracking the Indiana General Assembly and the region’s passion for sports, especially college basketball.

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Ashlie Stevens

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