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Despite Recent Tragedy, Most Adults Oppose Banning Horse Racing
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On May 3, the Kentucky Derby was marked with tragedy when second-place finisher Eight Belles fell to the ground with two broken ankles and was euthanized on the track. The Derby’s 2006 Champion, Barbaro, suffered the same fate after a breakdown at that year’s Preakness.

Despite these tragedies, just 10% of American adults believe horse racing should be banned. Seventy-two percent (72%) disagree and say horse racing should not be banned. Seventeen percent (17%) are not sure.

Men and women differ slightly on this question. While 14% of women think the sport should be banned, just 7% of men agree. Eighty-three percent (83%) of men and 63% of women oppose a ban of the sport.

Along partisan lines, 85% of Republicans oppose a ban on horse racing, while just 66% of Democrats do the same. Among voters not affiliated with either major party, just 8% say horse racing should be banned, while 67% believe the opposite.

Investors are more opposed to a ban of the sport than non-investors.

The survey was conducted in partnership with Fox Television Stations, Inc.

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Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.