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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 24, 2026Los Angeles County

Protest Scheduled After 13th Horse Death at Los Alamitos Race Course

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Activists are planning a demonstration on Saturday evening at the Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress to protest 13 equine deaths at the track this year and the offering of pony rides at its annual Halloween carnival. The protest is organized by the Los Angeles Animal Defense League and Orange County Animal Liberation and is scheduled to take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Track officials did not respond to requests for comment.

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Why It Matters

Demonstrators are gathering outside the track to publicly challenge ongoing racing fatalities and carnival activities, coinciding with an admission fee of $3 for adults and free entry for children 17 and under.

Key Facts

  • A protest is scheduled for Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Los Alamitos Race Course.
  • Thirteen racehorses have died in racing or training injuries at the track in 2026.
  • The most recent fatality involved a 2-year-old filly named Soo Bronx during the second race on Saturday, Oct. 17.
  • Of the 13 deaths in 2026, 12 are racing deaths and one is a training death.
  • Four of the 2026 fatalities occurred in October.
  • The track recorded 19 total racing and training deaths in 2025 according to California Horse Racing Board data.
  • Activists are also protesting the track offering pony rides at its annual Halloween carnival.
  • The Halloween carnival features over 25 games and a costume contest with cash prizes across seven age divisions.
  • Admission to the carnival is $3 for adults, while children 17 and under enter free.
  • Los Alamitos officials did not respond to requests for comment.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLos Alamitos Race Course“Race track where deaths occurred and protest is scheduled”OrganizationCalifornia Horse Racing Board“State regulatory data source for previous year fatalities”OrganizationLos Angeles Animal Defense League“Activist group organizing the protest”otherSoo Bronx“2-year-old filly who suffered the most recent fatal injury”OrganizationOrange County Animal Liberation“Activist group organizing the protest”locationCypress“City where the track is located”