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Two groups want to ban sale of racehorses to South Korean interests [Los Angeles Times :: BC-RAC-SKOREA-SALES:LA]
The unlikely alliance of a race track owner and an animal rights advocacy group is calling for the end of North American horses being sold to South Korean interests for the purpose of racing or breeding. The Stronach Group, owner of Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields, joined People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in calling for this action after a 2006 Kentucky Derby runner was sent to a South Korean slaughterhouse after his breeding career was over.
It was learned through public records that Private Vow, a 17-year-old who finished 15th in the Kentucky Derby, was killed on July 22 this year, likely be used for either pet food or rendered into another byproduct. In addition, two 4-year-old horses who Private Vow sired Normal Classic and Private Man were also killed in a slaughterhouse this year and two of his 3-year-old fillies Private Castle and Up Quibit w
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