From BH
Just days before the Breeders’ Cup, one of the biggest racing events of the year, PETA has purchased stock in four racetrack-owning companies—VICI Properties, Boyd Gaming, Penn National Gaming, and Gaming and Leisure Properties—in order to take its case for ending cruel practices straight to the boardroom.
PETA’s proposals will affect Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia; JACK Thistledown Racino, Belterra Park Gaming, and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course in Ohio; Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino and Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel in Louisiana; Retama Park and Sam Houston Race Park in Texas; Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack in New Mexico; and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania.
They want to replace dirt with synthetic, ban trainers with multiple med violations and ban whipping. They appear to be holding CA and KY as making effective changes.
Sounds good on the surface but I wonder how things will really play out.