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A way for racehorses to retire in comfort

Wrapped in a windbreaker, horse trainer Kate DeMasi stood on the rail at Philadelphia Park on a recent morning, bracing against a raw drizzle and watching an exercise rider work his mount on the muddy track.

Trainer Kate DeMasi with Rumrunnin Purgy, whose racing career was ended by a tendon injury. He is about to enter the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association's Turning for Home horse rescue program. (Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer)
Trainer Kate DeMasi with Rumrunnin Purgy, whose racing career was ended by a tendon injury. He is about to enter the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association's Turning for Home horse rescue program. (Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer)Read more