A police-backed probe into disturbing footage of two men abusing racehorses at Pebbles Beach is continuing, and the chief veterinary officer has urged the Barbados Turf Club to tighten how it disposes of retired horses as investigators prepare potential charges.

No arrests have been made, but authorities said progress is being made, and the Turf Club has pledged to be more selective when rehoming spent animals.

On Monday, Barbados TODAY broke the story that a police-backed investigation had been launched into the reported abuse, with authorities preparing to press charges as disturbing video evidence emerged during the past week.