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Seven Horse Deaths Prompt HISA's $2.4M Fee Demand

2/19/2026

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  • In 2023 seven horses died at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week, prompting Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) to demand $2.4 million in unpaid fees from Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI).
  • HISA filed a complaint seeking a hearing on March 11, 2026.
  • Churchill Downs Inc. runs four racetracks and owes $5 million in 2025 dues.
  • HISA warned it may block CDI's simulcast sales if the fees remain unpaid.