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Open Letter to the Industry: Permanently Prohibit the Slaughter of American Horses

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After open letters to the industry Thursday from 1/ST President Aidan Butler and The Jockey Club backed the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, Breeders’ Cup Limited also voiced support.

Breeders’ Cup Limited supports the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would permanently prohibit the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and end their export for that purpose abroad. This measure represents a critical step toward ensuring all horses, regardless of their stage of life, are treated with decency and care.

Breeders’ Cup Limited has long prioritized equine safety and welfare through industry-leading safety protocols, veterinary oversight, and collaboration with regulators. We join 1/ST Racing, The Jockey Club, and more than 225 co-sponsors of the SAFE Act in urging Congress to enact this important legislation, reaffirming a national commitment to the humane treatment of horses.

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Long-Time SoCal Owner Donna Herrick Passes Away at 97

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Donna Herrick, a beloved and enduring presence in the Southern California racing community and a pillar of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, passed away peacefully Wednesday at the age of 97, surrounded by family.

Alongside her late husband Bill, Donna was deeply devoted to Thoroughbred racing for more than four decades. Together, they were not only passionate owners but also among Del Mar’s most loyal patrons, maintaining a fifth-floor suite for more than 30 years and becoming fixtures of the seaside track each summer.

Their impact on the sport extended well beyond their presence. As owners, the Herricks campaigned several accomplished runners, including Grade II winners Magnum (Arg) and Nuclear Debate; and several Grade III winners including Robyn Dancer who was twice third in the Breeders’ Cup; Classy Women; Lasersport; and Short Route. Magnum also delivered a memorable performance when finishing a thrilling second in the GI Santa Anita Handicap behind Lava Man.

Medici Code captured the 2007 running of the GII Del Mar Derby. Years later, that legacy came full circle as their daughter, Susie Galland, racing in partnership with Little Red Feather, returned to the Del Mar winner’s circle when The Padre (Ire) captured the 2025 Del Mar Derby in an emotional continuation of a family tradition deeply rooted in the track they loved.

Donna’s influence on racing lives on through her family. Her son Joe is a trainer, continuing the hands-on horsemanship that defined the Herricks’ approach to the sport. Her daughter Susie remains actively involved as an owner, while Joan and George Scott also carry forward their own family’s racing interests. Together, they represent a new generation guided by the same passion, integrity, and love for the game that Donna and Bill embodied.

More than her success on the track, Donna will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and the deep relationships she built within the racing community. To many, Del Mar was simply a summer destination, but to Donna, it was home.

She is reunited with her beloved husband Bill, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories in racing and beyond.

Donna is survived by her children Kathy (Terry) Lathrum; Joan (George) Scott; Bill (Rose) Herrick; Leann (Jim) Van Langen; Susie (Britt) Galland; and Joe (Erin) Herrick, as well as 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Their legacy endures not only in the record books, but in the family and community they helped shape.

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Open Letter to the Industry: Permanently Prohibit the Slaughter of American Horses

---

After open letters to the industry Thursday from 1/ST President Aidan Butler and The Jockey Club backed the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, Breeders’ Cup Limited also voiced support.

Breeders’ Cup Limited supports the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would permanently prohibit the slaughter of American horses for human consumption and end their export for that purpose abroad. This measure represents a critical step toward ensuring all horses, regardless of their stage of life, are treated with decency and care.

Breeders’ Cup Limited has long prioritized equine safety and welfare through industry-leading safety protocols, veterinary oversight, and collaboration with regulators. We join 1/ST Racing, The Jockey Club, and more than 225 co-sponsors of the SAFE Act in urging Congress to enact this important legislation, reaffirming a national commitment to the humane treatment of horses.

The post Open Letter to the Industry: Permanently Prohibit the Slaughter of American Horses appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.

Long-Time SoCal Owner Donna Herrick Passes Away at 97

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Donna Herrick, a beloved and enduring presence in the Southern California racing community and a pillar of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, passed away peacefully Wednesday at the age of 97, surrounded by family.

Alongside her late husband Bill, Donna was deeply devoted to Thoroughbred racing for more than four decades. Together, they were not only passionate owners but also among Del Mar’s most loyal patrons, maintaining a fifth-floor suite for more than 30 years and becoming fixtures of the seaside track each summer.

Their impact on the sport extended well beyond their presence. As owners, the Herricks campaigned several accomplished runners, including Grade II winners Magnum (Arg) and Nuclear Debate; and several Grade III winners including Robyn Dancer who was twice third in the Breeders’ Cup; Classy Women; Lasersport; and Short Route. Magnum also delivered a memorable performance when finishing a thrilling second in the GI Santa Anita Handicap behind Lava Man.

Medici Code captured the 2007 running of the GII Del Mar Derby. Years later, that legacy came full circle as their daughter, Susie Galland, racing in partnership with Little Red Feather, returned to the Del Mar winner’s circle when The Padre (Ire) captured the 2025 Del Mar Derby in an emotional continuation of a family tradition deeply rooted in the track they loved.

Donna’s influence on racing lives on through her family. Her son Joe is a trainer, continuing the hands-on horsemanship that defined the Herricks’ approach to the sport. Her daughter Susie remains actively involved as an owner, while Joan and George Scott also carry forward their own family’s racing interests. Together, they represent a new generation guided by the same passion, integrity, and love for the game that Donna and Bill embodied.

More than her success on the track, Donna will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and the deep relationships she built within the racing community. To many, Del Mar was simply a summer destination, but to Donna, it was home.

She is reunited with her beloved husband Bill, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories in racing and beyond.

Donna is survived by her children Kathy (Terry) Lathrum; Joan (George) Scott; Bill (Rose) Herrick; Leann (Jim) Van Langen; Susie (Britt) Galland; and Joe (Erin) Herrick, as well as 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Their legacy endures not only in the record books, but in the family and community they helped shape.

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