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Nearly 200 racehorses banned from Oklahoma events after suspected abuse
- Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission bans 171 horses after suspected abuse findings.
- Nearly 200 horses are now ineligible to compete in Oklahoma events.
- The order mandates pre-race and out-of-competition testing and mandatory veterinary exams.
- Investigations reviewed reports, video recordings and veterinary opinions about the horses' conditions.
- Some horses reportedly could not safely leave the track and required assistance.
- The review described conditions as 'extreme and unusual' in the horses’ living conditions.
- The commission cited repeat offenses in some cases as part of the findings.
- Regulatory action includes mandated records of horses’ living conditions.
- The decision affects races across Oklahoma as authorities tighten oversight.
- The report underscores ongoing investigations into suspected abuse of horses.
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