‘Horseracing must not be bloodsport’: Animal rights NGO urges investigation into racehorse death

‘Horseracing must not be bloodsport’: Animal rights NGO urges investigation into racehorse death

An animal rights NGO has called on Hong Kong racing officials to investigate the recent deaths of Seasons Wit and other horses, according to a press statement last Friday. Seasons Wit. File photo: Jockey Club. The horse was euthanised after it fractured its left ankle during a race at Happy Valley racetrack in Causeway Bay last Wednesday. The horse’s jockey – Lyle Hewitson – was subsequently transported to the hospital for medical treatment acco…