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Story summary
- 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.
