This news is absolutely shocking, terrible and heartbreaking, our team is devastated to learn of Miguel’s passing. Miguel Mena was such a courageous rider who fought to overcome several challenges and adversity. We ’ll miss Miguel Mena bright smile.

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We have expressed those concerns to industry constituents and the bill's sponsor but they were never addressed.

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Failure to comply with the rules and medication protocols jeopardizes the safety of the horses and jockeys, the integrity of our sport and the reputation of the Kentucky Derby and all who participate, we will await the conclusion of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's investigation before taking further steps.

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid currently holds a valid racing license in the state of Kentucky. There have been no horse racing violations and nor are we aware of any other U.S. regulatory or governmental investigations, we are focused on the three-year-old thoroughbreds who have earned their way into this year’s Kentucky Derby and our responsibility is to the integrity of the race and the safety of those horses.

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