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Sandman is seen during race training ahead of the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Sandman is seen during race training ahead of the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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'As the Kentucky Derby approaches, thoroughbred racing has seen fewer fatalities'

Lisa Lazarus at the Louisville Courier Journal

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.