Churchill Downs Incorporated said it is suspending racing operations on its infamous racetrack after 12 horses sustained injuries on the track and died

Churchill Downs announced it was suspending racing operations and moving the Spring Meet to Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs announced Friday it is suspending all racing while the track's parent company continues to investigate safety measures and protocols following the deaths of 12 horses earlier this year in Louisville,

Churchill Downs, the race track known for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby, has announced that it will suspend races and examine safety measures as a precaution. Since the “unusual” death of 12 horses at the race track,