Title: The Horrific Truth: A Requiem for the 7 Dead Horses of Kentucky Derby Week As we celebrate the Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, it is heartbreaking to learn that seven horses died in the week leading up to the race. While the entire horse racing community mourned their untimely deaths, it is important to take a hard look at what caused these fatalities and to demand accountability from those responsible. For too long, the dark side of horse racing has been ignored. Horses are often seen as commodities, exploited for human entertainment and profit. Racing them at breakneck speeds, running them on injured limbs, and doping them with illegal drugs are all part of the dirty business of horse racing. This negligence and disregard for the welfare of the animals has to stop. It is high time for a thorough investigation into the causes of the deaths of these seven horses and for a complete overhaul of the regulations governing horse racing. We need stricter rules and inspections to ensure that the horses are not put at risk and that their well-being is always put first. The horse racing industry must make a commitment to put the safety of the horses above all else. Instead of focusing on profit and prestige, the industry must focus on responsible and ethical practices that safeguard the welfare of these magnificent animals. Let us honour the memory of the seven horses that lost their lives during Kentucky Derby Week by demanding change. It is now up to us as a society to speak up and demand that the horse racing industry does better. We owe it to these majestic creatures to make sure that they are treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve. "Seven horses died during Kentucky Derby week."