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May6, 2019

FBI Probe: Penn National Trainer Murray Rojas Sentenced To 27 Months In Federal Prison: Paulick Report 5/6/19

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By: Paulick Report Staff Trainer Murray Rojas was sentenced on Monday to 27 months in federal prison on 14 felony counts of misbranding prescription drugs over a 13-year period from 2002-'14 at Penn National in

Apr19, 2019

SUMMARY OF CHRB ACTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS 4-18-19: California Horse Racing Board 4/19/19

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By: CHRB ARCADIA, CA – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, April 18, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Fred Maas,

Apr17, 2019

CHRB: Morey horses illegally medicated on Santa Anita re-opening day: Horse Racing Nation 4/17/19

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Press Release: The California Horse Racing Board this week filed a formal complaint against trainer William Morey alleging that his assistant trainer administered a substance containing an alkalinizing agent via a dose syringe to two

Apr17, 2019

California Stewards Schedule Morey Hearing May 2: Bloodhorse 4/17/19

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BloodHorse Staff: Trainer William E. Morey is scheduled to appear before the Santa Anita Park stewards May 2 after a March 29 incident in which an assistant trainer allegedly administered a substance containing an alkalinizing agent

Apr16, 2019

Expanded Voided Claim, Shockwave Rules Take Effect In Florida Thursday: Paulick Report 4/16/19

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Paulick Report Staff: The FHBPA Board of Directors approved an amended Voiding a Claim Rule at Gulfstream Park and Gulfstream Park West beginning with races on Thursday April 18, 2019. The previous rule involved fatalities

Apr11, 2019

New Penalties Proposed for ARCI Drug Violations: TDN 4/11/19

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Press Release: The Drug Testing Standards and Practices (DTSP) Committee of the Association of Racing Commissions International (ARCI) is considering a major change to the recommended penalties for violations of the association’s drug rules to

Apr11, 2019

Horsemen Contribute $170,000 to Improve Equine Drug Testing: THA 4/9/19

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Press Release: The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, led by a $25,000 donation from the New York THA, will contribute a total of $50,000 to fund research to develop an inexpensive test for the detection of potential

Apr10, 2019

Regulatory Vet Continuing Education Organizers Honored: Bloodhorse 4/10/19

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ARCI Press Release: On the closing day of its 2019 Racing Integrity and Animal Welfare Conference, held last week in Arcadia, Calif., the Association of Racing Commissioners International honored organizers of the annual Regulatory Veterinarian

Apr9, 2019

Equine Health Specialist Will Lead ARCI: TDN 4/9/19

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Press Release: Noted equine health researcher and Pennsylvania Racing Commissioner Dr. Corrine Sweeney, DVM, is the new Chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI). In addition to serving on the commission since 2008,

Apr8, 2019

Racing group funds University of Florida project to study drug with potential for misuse in racehorses: UF Health 4/8/19

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By: Sarah Carey Veterinarians at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will be collaborating with the UF Racing Laboratory to investigate a local anesthetic with the potential for misuse in racehorses, thanks to funding from

Apr8, 2019

ARCI Considering Banning Entries From Bisphosphonate-Treated Horses: TDN 4/8/19

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Press Release: The Association of Racing Commissioner International said in a statement Wednesday that it is considering a policy that would disallow entries from horses below age four who are treated with bisphosphonates. This comes

Apr8, 2019

Racing group funds University of Florida project to study drug with potential for misuse in racehorses: UFHealth 4/8/19

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By: Sarah Carey Veterinarians at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will be collaborating with the UF Racing Laboratory to investigate a local anesthetic with the potential for misuse in racehorses, thanks to funding from

Apr6, 2019

Foreman Receives William H. May Award from ARCI: THA 4/6/19

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By: Tom LaMarra Alan Foreman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, on April 4 was presented with the William H. May Award, the highest honor given by the Association of Racing

Mar28, 2019

Jockeys’ Guild Issues Statement on the Use of Bisphosphonates: TDN 3/28/19

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Press Release: Jockeys’ Guild, the organization representing professional jockeys in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in the United States, has issued the following statement on the use of bisphosphonates. “The Board of Directors of the

Mar28, 2019

Advisory Warning – Bisphosphonates: New York Gaming Commission 3/28/19

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Press Release: Thoroughbred horse owners, trainers and/or veterinarians who are responsible for causing or failing to guard against an administration of a bisphosphonate to a racehorse less than four years old will be investigated for

Mar27, 2019

Mid-Atlantic Adopts Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities: THA 3/27/19

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Press Release: Concluding more than a year of regional discussion, study, review and consultation, the entire Mid-Atlantic region’s Thoroughbred racing industry on March 21 voted unanimously to formally adopt and fully implement a long-term and

Mar25, 2019

Leading sales companies announce bisphosphonates policies: Horse Racing Nation 3/25/19

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Press Release: Officials from Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton Company Inc. and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company Inc. jointly announced today that they will enable buyers of horses younger than 4 years old to have those horses tested

Mar23, 2019

CBA Issues Statement on Bisphosphonates: TDN 3/23/19

March 23rd, 2019|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

Press Release: The Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association (CBA) has called the off-label usage of bisphosphonates in horses under four years of age `unacceptable’ in a statement issued Saturday morning. The statement read: “The Consignors

Mar20, 2019

Mid-Atlantic Horsemen to Call for Partial Bisphosphonate Ban: TDN 3/20/19

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By: Bill Finley A meeting among industry stakeholders in the Mid-Atlantic region is scheduled for Thursday and a proposal for a partial ban of the controversial drug Bisphosphonate tops the agenda. Bisphosphonate has come under

Mar15, 2019

USTA Call to Action Committee update on battling hidden trainer issue: USTA 3/15/19

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Press Release: Columbus, OH — Following the U.S. Trotting Association’s 2019 Board of Directors Annual Meeting held March 8-11 in Columbus, OH, the USTA’s Call to Action Subcommittee issued the following announcement regarding the issue of

Mar14, 2019

The Medication Conundrum: Drug Regulation Challenges in the Horse Industry: The Horse 3/14/19

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By: Milt Toby Ernest Hemingway traveled with his new bride to Paris for the Christmas holiday in 1921 and wound up staying there for five years. It was the best place to be during the

Mar12, 2019

Turf Paradise Implements Pre-Race Exams for All Horses: Bloodhorse 3/6/19

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Turf Paradise Press Release: Phoenix-based Turf Paradise announced March 6 track management initiated a new plan to address an unexplained increase in equine injuries. Starting March 18, all horses racing on a given day will

Mar11, 2019

Test sought to identify new horse blood-doping strategy: Horsetalk 3/11/19

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Press Release: Anecdotal reports suggest that some racehorses are being given micro-doses of recombinant human erythropoietin to improve performance, according to the equine medical director for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. The micro-dosing regime is

Feb28, 2019

Turfway Barn Search Yields Injectables: TDN 2/28/19

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By: T.D. Thornton A Turfway Park barn search that turned up injectable medications, syringes, and needles has led to a pair of 90-day suspensions for trainer Amanda Dimmett and owner Jerry Dimmett. According to three

Feb28, 2019

Strychnine Detected in Three Turf Paradise Horses: TDN 2/28/19

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By: T.D. Thornton Strychnine, the active ingredient in rat poison, has been detected in post-race drug testing of three horses from the same owner/trainer at Turf Paradise. All three horses additionally tested positive for caffeine.

Feb20, 2019

KHRC Approves Study to Develop EPO Micro-Dosing Test: Bloodhorse 2/20/19

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By: Frank Angst The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved $147,000 from the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council fund for a two-year study that aims to develop an affordable test to detect horses that have

Feb19, 2019

Group poised to buy Kentucky Downs drops out of lawsuit against Kentucky commission: Daily Racing Form 2/19/19

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By: Matt Hegarty LEXINGTON, Ky. - One of the two lead plaintiffs will drop out of a lawsuit filed earlier this year against the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission contesting its decision last year to award

Feb14, 2019

Indiana Bill Would Authorize ‘Biological Sample’ Testing: TDN 2/14/19

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By: T.D. Thornton Commission-conducted equine drug testing in Indiana will no longer be limited to blood or urine samples as of July 1 if a bill currently working its way through the state legislature becomes

Feb5, 2019

Horse Racing Whodunit: Samples Stolen In Louisiana Downs Test Barn Break-In: Paulick Report 2/5/19

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Paulick Report Staff: Law enforcement and Louisiana State Racing Commission officials are investigating a Jan. 12 break-in of the test barn at Harrah's Louisiana Downs and the theft of a number of split samples from

Jan31, 2019

New Mexico Regulator Moves Toward Ban of Albuterol: BloodHorse 1/28/19

January 31st, 2019|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

BloodHorse Staff: Believing improper use of albuterol has gone up since clenbuterol was banned from racing in the state, the New Mexico Racing Commission is moving toward a ban of albuterol. The NMRC Rules and

Jan28, 2019

New Program for Racing Investigators to be Launched: Bloodhorse 1/28/19

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Press Release: Beginning in the third quarter of 2019, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) and the University of Arizona's Racetrack Industry Program (RTIP) will launch an educational program for horse racing investigators employed

Jan23, 2019

ARCI Publishes New Regulatory Standards: Bloodhorse 1/23/19

January 23rd, 2019|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

ARCI Press Release: New racing regulatory standards have just been published by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) as part of a continuing process to adapt standards to current integrity threats as well as

Jan14, 2019

Racehorse doping prevention and identification focus of three research studies: Horsetalk 1/14/19

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Press Release: Tackling the use of illicit substances in the horse world has advanced in recent month with three “tactical research” studies by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC). Tactical research studies focus on detecting,

Jan2, 2019

Koriner fined $3,000 for medication overage: Daily Racing Form 1/2/19

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By: Steve Andersen ARCADIA, Calif. – Trainer Brian Koriner has been fined $3,000 for a medication overage detected in one of his runners after a victory at Del Mar last August. In a stipulated agreement

Dec27, 2018

Kentucky court rules absolute-insurer rule valid in Motion case: Daily Racing Form 12/27/18

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By: Matt Hegarty LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision from last year that sent tremors through the racing regulatory community by throwing out the state’s absolute-insurer rule

Dec20, 2018

USEF: Horses Can Compete on Pergolide With Therapeutic Use Exemption: The Horse 11/29/18

December 20th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

Press Release: Pergolide has been the mainstay treatment of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease, for several decades. Due to the class of drug that pergolide represents, it is a prohibited

Dec20, 2018

Minnesota Settles Three High-Level Post-Race Positives: Bloodhorse 12/20/18

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By: Frank Angst The Minnesota Racing Commission has reached settlements to resolve three high-level positives found in recent equine post-race drug tests. Two of the positives were for pemoline (Cylert), and one was for cardarine—both

Dec17, 2018

Class 1A and 2A Positives at Canterbury: TDN December 17, 2018

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By: T.D. Thornton Positive post-race tests for Class 1A and 2A prohibited substances at Canterbury Park have resulted in $2,500 fines and 90-day suspensions for two trainers. The penalties imposed upon Ray E. Tracy Jr.

Dec13, 2018

CHRB Moves Forward on Out-of-Competition Sanctions: Bloodhorse 12/13/18

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By: Jeremy Balan The California Horse Racing Board took a step toward a policy of out-of-competition testing with teeth during its monthly meeting Dec. 13 at Los Alamitos Race Course. Out-of-competition testing is conducted in California,

Dec11, 2018

Positive tests prompt Kentucky commission to outlaw three medications: Daily Racing Form 12/11/18

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By: Matt Hegarty The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday placed three drugs on its prohibited substances list following positive findings for two of the substances in horses that raced in the state this fall.

Dec10, 2018

NYSCG Updates Claim Price Rule, Advances Safety Standards: TDN 12/10/18

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By: T.D. Thornton The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) voted by unanimous voice vote Monday to tweak a claiming price rule enacted in 2012 that had aimed to dis-incentivize owners and trainers from entering

Dec4, 2018

Ruidoso Downs Deploys Drug-Detecting Dog: Bloodhorse 12/4/18

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By: Jeremy Balan The ongoing fight against the use of prohibited drugs in racehorses now features a drug-sniffing dog named Chini. A 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, Chini was deployed by Ruidoso Downs during its summer meet in 2018,

Nov27, 2018

NY Court of Appeals Affirms Gaming Commission Sanctions Against Harness Trainer Lou Pena: NYSGC 11/27/18

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Press Release: The New York State Gaming Commission today announced that the New York Court of Appeals has upheld the 2015 sanctions levied against harness trainer Lou Pena, who was found responsible for 1,719 equine

Nov19, 2018

Ohio Commission To Hear Racetrack Veterinarian Comments On Out-Of-Competition Testing: Paulick Report 11/19/18

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Press Release: A panel of practicing racetrack veterinarians will present their thoughts on Out of Competition Testing at the Ohio State Racing Commission's (OSRC) monthly meeting, November 29, 2018, at 10 a.m. in Room 1948

Nov13, 2018

Leading Woodbine Trainer McKnight, Veterinarian Fined For Shock Wave Therapy Violations: Paulick Report 11/13/18

November 13th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Paulick Report Staff Veterinarian Brian Van Arem and Woodbine's leading trainer, Norman McKnight, were sanctioned earlier this year by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for violating rules that prohibit extracorporeal shock wave

Nov12, 2018

Officials Charge Sixth Man With ‘Rigging’ Penn National Races: Paulick Report 11/12/18

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By: Paulick Report Staff The Dauphin County district attorney in Pennsylvania charged a sixth man with rigging a publicly exhibited contest when former trainer Timothy M. Hooper was named in connection with the long-running investigation

Oct28, 2018

Penn National Probe: Trainer Oliva Latest Named On State Criminal Charges: Paulick Report 10/28/18

October 28th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Paulick Report Staff Thoroughbred trainer Robert J. Oliva has been charged by the Dauphin County district attorney in Pennsylvania with rigging a publicly exhibited contest – a first-degree misdemeanor. Oliva, 60, is the fifth

Oct19, 2018

Kulp Latest Penn National Trainer Charged; Detective Says ‘Hundreds’ Of Owners, Trainers Implicated: Paulick Report 10/19/18

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By: Paulick Report Staff Brandon L. Kulp became the fourth trainer based at Penn National in Grantville, Pa., to be charged in recent weeks by the Dauphin County district attorney with rigging a publicly exhibited

Oct18, 2018

Arabian Owner-Trainer Suspended Five Years For Refusing To Cooperate Over DNA Sample: Paulick Report 10/13/18

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By: Ray Paulick The owner-trainer license of Mark Powell has been suspended five years by Delaware Park stewards for “refusing to cooperate with an official of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission and other racing officials”

Oct15, 2018

Two More Trainers Charged With ‘Rigging’ Penn National Races: Paulick Report 10/15/18

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By: Ray Paulick Veteran Penn National trainers John D. Conner and Bruce M. Kravets await Nov. 15 preliminary hearings in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania court on charges of “rigging a publicly exhibited contest.” The two men

Oct9, 2018

Enhanced Security For International Trot: Stndardbred America 10/9/18

October 9th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

Press Release: The New York State Gaming Commission has announced the implementation of enhanced security and drug testing protocols for the upcoming International Trot. The protocols will require out-of-competition testing of all horses. In addition

Oct9, 2018

Thistledown Stewards Suspend Pair Over Program Training, Hidden Ownership Scheme: Paulick Report 10/9/18

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By: Ray Paulick On June 12, 2018, at JACK Thistledown Racino at North Randall, Ohio, Emily Szczepanski put in a successful $7,500 claim for a 5-year-old Hard Spun mare named If You Believe who had won seven

Oct4, 2018

NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, RMTC Announces 2nd Regulatory Veterinary Continuing Education Conference: NTRA 10/4/18

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Press Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday,  October 4, 2018) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety & Integrity Alliance and the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC) today announced that RegVetCE19, a two-day continuing education conference

Oct3, 2018

Trainer Albright charged by Pennsylvania county: Daily Racing Form 10/3/18

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By: Matt Hegarty George R. Albright, a trainer based at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pa., with nearly 4,000 lifetime starts, has been charged by a Pennsylvania county district attorney with one count of

Sep16, 2018

Guilty Plea In Case Involving Equine Drugs; Feds Seize Customer List: Paulick Report 9/16/18

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Press Release: Darren B. Stratton, 45, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute misbranded prescription animal drugs, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced. According to court documents and statements

Aug24, 2018

Gaming Commission Implements Enhanced Security Protocols for Travers Stakes and Sword Dancer Stakes : Gaming.NY 8/21/18

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Press Release: The New York State Gaming Commission announced today the implementation of enhanced security protocols for the 149th running of the Travers Stakes and the 44th running of the Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga

Aug24, 2018

Ellis Park Accredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, Making Kentucky Fully Accredited: NTRA 8/16/18

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Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Ellis Park has received its initial accreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, bringing the number of active accreditations to 24 racetracks in the U.S. and

Aug9, 2018

Drug Tests From Trials Lead To Purses From Rainbow Derby, Futurity To Be Held: Paulick Report 8/1/18

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Press Release: Purses are being held in two recent Grade1 Quarter Horse races at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico: for the winner and second-place finisher of the $801,564 Rainbow Derby on July 21 and for the

Aug8, 2018

Persaud Suspended 30 Days For Possession Of Injectable Drugs: Paulick Report 8/8/18

August 8th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

Press Release: Owner/trainer Randi Persaud has been suspended 30 days for possession of injectable drugs, according to a ruling released Wednesday by the New York State Gaming Commission. Ten days of the suspension have been

Aug3, 2018

Updated classification guidelines and ARCI Rules: Harness Link 8/3/18

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Press Release: In an ongoing effort to provide best practices for the regulation of racing and wagering, The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) reviews and updates its Model Rules of Racing (v8.4) as well

Aug1, 2018

Three purses from Rainbow Derby and Futurity held pending drug ruling: Ruidoso News 8/3/18

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By: Dianne L. Stallings Three purses from winners in the Rainbow Derby and Futurity races at Ruidoso Downs are being held pending the outcome of follow-up drug testing and resulting adjudication. "I think the important

Jul24, 2018

Saratoga Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA

July 24th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Saratoga Race Course, home to one of the world’s most prestigious annual race meets, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Located in

Jul20, 2018

CHRB Makes Progress on Out-of-Competition Testing: Bloodhorse 7/20/18

July 20th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Jeremy Balan Nearly a month after a contentious California Horse Racing Board meeting delayed a proposal on out-of-competition testing changes, which would have aligned California with several major racing states and with the Racing

Jul18, 2018

Expanded Out-Of-Competition Testing Progressing In Maryland: THA 07/18/18

July 18th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra More than 200 out-of-competition drug tests have been performed in Maryland since March as part of an expanded program that includes overnight races. Maryland Racing Commission Executive Director Mike Hopkins said the

Jul17, 2018

NY Adopts Broader Drug Prohibition Rules for Racing: The Bloodhorse 7/17/18

July 17th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Tom Precious State regulators in New York State have adopted a new equine drug rule that tracks a national model plan advanced in late 2016 by the Association of Racing Commissioners International and a

Jul16, 2018

NY Commission Votes 4-2 Not to Reconsider Dutrow Case: TDN 7/16/18

July 16th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: T.D. Thorton Richard E. Dutrow Jr., the GI Kentucky Derby-winning trainer whose long history of infractions culminated in a 10-year license suspension that is currently in effect until 2023, on Monday again had a

Jun28, 2018

Eighth Welfare and Safety Summit Highlights Integrity, Injury Rates, and Disaster Preparedness: The Jockey Club 6/28/18

June 28th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Alexa Ravit The eighth Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, held Wednesday, June 27, at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion in Lexington, Ky., featured insightful discussions on topics ranging from disaster preparedness, jockey injuries,

Jun28, 2018

New Mexico taking tougher stance on clenbuterol: Daily Racing Form 6/28/18

June 28th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Mary Rampellini The New Mexico Racing Commission announced late Thursday the bronchodilator clenbuterol will now be classified as a Class 3 controlled substance in the state in a move that enables criminal prosecution of

Jun19, 2018

Kentucky Updates Withdrawal, Threshold Guidelines: Bloodhorse 6/19/18

June 19th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Frank Angst The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will revise guidance for medication withdrawal times and thresholds in line with the Association of Racing Commissioners International guidelines—or expected Racing Medication and Testing Consortium updates, the most

Jun18, 2018

Trainer Appeals $10,000 Fine, One-Year Suspension: Bloodhorse 6/18/18

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Press Release: Owner/trainer Lee J. Rossi has been granted a stay after he filed an appeal of a $10,000 fine and 365-day suspension levied by stewards after a horse under his care tested positive for

May22, 2018

New Mexico Judge Upholds Ruidoso Downs Exclusion Of Leading Trainer Padgett: Paulick Report 5/22/18

May 22nd, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

Press Release: A lawsuit filed by James Padgett and Race Horses by Diamond G Ranch, Inc. (Plaintiff) against All American Ruidoso Downs, LLC (Defendant) was dismissed by the Lincoln County 12th Judicial District Court on

May15, 2018

Pimlico Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA 5/15/18

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Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Baltimore’s historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. America’s second-oldest racetrack, established in 1870, opened its

May10, 2018

Churchill Downs Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA

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Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Churchill Downs, home of the world’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.  The legendary Louisville, Ky., hosts

May10, 2018

Santa Anita Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA

May 10th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, Calif., near Los Angeles, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Since 1934, Santa Anita has been one of America’s leading

May7, 2018

Kruljac Suspended 15 Days For Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels: Paulick Report 5/7/18

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Press Release: Grade 1-winning trainer Eric Kruljac has been suspended for 15 days, reports drf.com, after one of his trainees was found to have elevated levels of carbon dioxide in its system after a February race at

Apr29, 2018

Quarter Horse Trainers Trey Wood, Fernando Carrete Summarily Suspended At Remington Park: Paulick Report 4/29/18

April 29th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Ray Paulick Quarter horse trainers Trey Wood and Fernando Carrete have been summarily suspended, pending a hearing, by stewards at Remington Park after each had a horse test positive for what Oklahoma Horse Racing

Apr19, 2018

Injection Disclosures Loom at Mandatory for Claimed Cali Horses: TDN 4/19/18

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By: T.D. Thorton Although a mandatory transfer of full veterinary records for claimed horses isn’t likely to happen soon, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) outlined plans Apr. 19 for a proposed new rule that

Apr16, 2018

NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance Re-Accredits Woodbine: The Bloodhorse 4/16/18

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Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Woodbine Racetrack in Rexdale, Ontario, near Toronto, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Woodbine opened in 1956 bearing a name associated with

Apr12, 2018

Equine Biological Passports: Years Away, But Receiving Industry Support: The Paulick Report 4/12/18

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By: Natalie Voss The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC) unanimously voted this week to allocate $15,000 to funding ongoing research into biological passport. Although the technology is at least a couple of years from

Apr4, 2018

Panel Discusses When Racing Regulation Should Begin: The Bloodhorse 4/4/18

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By: Frank Angst When representatives of The Jockey Club and the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association agreed that regulating racehorses should begin when a Thoroughbred has its first recorded workout, the moment wasn't lost

Mar30, 2018

Maryland Becomes First State To Pass National Equine Medication Compact: THA 3/30/18

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By: Tom LaMarra Pending the signature of Gov. Larry Hogan on legislation passed by the General Assembly, Maryland will become ground zero for the Interstate Compact on Anti-Doping and Drug-Testing Standards. The state Senate March

Mar29, 2018

Gaming Commission Announces Enhanced Security Protocols for Wood Memorial at Aqueduct: Gaming NY 3/29/18

March 29th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

Press Release: The New York Gaming Commission and New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced today that due to the likelihood of a Grade 1 winner running in the Wood Memorial, the Commission will invoke special

Mar16, 2018

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Board approves more than $1 Million for Equine Research: The Jockey Club 3/16/18

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Press Release: The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that, for the fourth consecutive year, it has authorized expenditure of more than $1 million to fund veterinary research to benefit all horses.

Mar16, 2018

Turfway Reaccredited by Safety & Integrity Alliance: Bloodhorse 3/16/18

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Press Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. (Friday, March 16, 2018) - The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety &

Mar15, 2018

Del Mar Makes Progress Through Safety Initiatives: Thoroughbred Daily News 3/15/18

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By: Dan Ross Using the information fed into the Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database (EID) concerning race-day equine fatalities, the numbers nationwide appear to have declined over the past few years, from a rate of

Mar7, 2018

Laboratory Accreditation: Why It’s Important For Horsemen: Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association 3/3/18

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By: Tom LaMarra Developments over the last 10 years or so have proven that uniformity in the regulation of horse racing goes well beyond published withdrawal times and testing threshold levels for accepted therapeutic substances.

Feb27, 2018

Interstate “Anti-Doping” Compact Bill Under Consideration in Maryland: The Racing Biz 2/27/18

February 27th, 2018|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Frank Vespe Legislation that would enable Maryland to join a proposed “Interstate Compact on Anti-Doping and Drug Testing Standards” has been proposed in the state legislature, and proponents are optimistic about its chances of

Feb20, 2018

Kentucky Stewards to Rescind 2016 Ractopamine Positives: Bloodhorse 2/20/18

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By: Frank Angst Based on an updated opinion from its testing lab on its findings, Kentucky stewards will rescind three ractopamine positives initially called at the 2016 Kentucky Downs meeting. Trainer George "Rusty" Arnold planned to appeal his

Feb13, 2018

Jockey Club Sanctions Three Trainers: The Bloodhorse 2/13/18

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Press Release: The Jockey Club announced Feb. 13 that one trainer has been denied all privileges of The American Stud Book for 10 years, one for five years, and one for two years. All actions

Feb9, 2018

Meadowlands to increase testing for stakes: USTA 2/9/18

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Press Release: East Rutherford, NJ --- With the announcement that the Standardbred Racing Integrity and Accountability Initiative (SRIAI) will not be implemented for 2018, The Meadowlands will address the immediate concern regarding Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED's)

Feb8, 2018

Former Pennsylvania Testing Director Out At USEF After Testing Issue: Paulick Report 2/8/18

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Less than two years after he started as Laboratory Director for the United States Equestrian Federation, a former official responsible for drug testing Pennsylvania Thoroughbreds is no longer employed by the Federation. Dr. Cornelius Uboh,

Feb8, 2018

WEG/Gural integrity rule delayed until 2019: Harness Racing Update 2/8/18

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By: Dave Briggs With the Feb. 15 stakes payment date looming quickly and Ontario’s regulator requesting more time to vet the rule, the decision has been made to put it off until next year. Clay

Feb7, 2018

NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance, RMTC to Present New Regulatory Vet Continuing Ed.: NTRA 2/2/18

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Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety & Integrity Alliance and the Racing Medication Testing Consortium (RMTC) today announced a new two-day continuing education conference for regulatory and official racetrack veterinarians. The inaugural Regulatory/Official

Jan29, 2018

Maryland Tries Again to Enact Law to Hire Equine Medical Director: Thoroughbred Daily News 01/29/18

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By: T.D. Thornton For the second consecutive January, a bill has been filed in the Maryland House of Delegates to empower the Maryland Racing Commission (MRC) to hire an equine medical director. If the measure

Jan29, 2018

Pegasus World Cup Security Protocols Released: The Bloodhorse 01/19/18

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By: Bloodhorse Staff: he Stronach Group has announced its enhanced security measures and protocols for horses competing in the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park. "The Stronach Group is committed to the

Jan26, 2018

USTA makes Regulatory Rulings available for free: USTA 01/26/18

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Press Release: Columbus, OH --- The U.S. Trotting Association announced Friday (Jan. 26) that all Fines and Suspensions Ruling Reports, which are searchable, are now available for free in Pathway (https://pathway.ustrotting.com), the online database on the

Jan12, 2018

Owners the focus of tough new WEG and Big M rule: Harness Racing Update 1/7/18

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By: Dave Briggs Owners and trainers take heed: one positive test in 2018 could result in all of your horses being banned from all stakes races at the Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) tracks and the

Jan7, 2018

ARCI Adopts, Publishes Model Rules Regarding Trainers, Vets: THA 1/7/18

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By: Tom LaMarra   The Association of Racing Commissioners International Board of Directors has published the latest revisions to its Model Rules of Racing based on approvals given at the organization’s December 2017 meeting. Three

Dec22, 2017

CHRB Rejects Ron Ellis’ Settlement Proposal: Bloodhorse 12/22/17

December 22nd, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Jeremy Balan The California Horse Racing Board announced Dec. 22 that it has rejected the settlement offer made by the attorneys for trainer Ron Ellis, regarding his sanctions over the drug violation in Masochistic from the 2016

Nov28, 2017

WVRC Moves Forward On Interstate Compact For Medication, Testing: Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association 11/28/17

November 28th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra The West Virginia Racing Commission is continuing its preparations for the 2018 legislative session, including a bill that would authorize the state to join a proposed interstate compact that would deal with

Nov20, 2017

Breeders’ Cup completes unrivaled testing for 2017 World Championships: Horse Racing Nation 11/10/17

November 20th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Press Release: Breeders’ Cup completed an unprecedented out of competition pre- and post-race testing program at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar, Nov. 3-4, which included the testing of 195 horses. Breeders’

Nov20, 2017

NY Proposes NSAID Rule Modification Based on Comments: Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association 11/19/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The New York State Gaming Commission has revised a proposed rule on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs based on comments submitted by the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the Racing Medication and Testing

Nov19, 2017

Hair Testing Meeting: Discussions work to further ensure uniform hair testing results: AQHA 11/19/17

November 19th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

Press Release: The American Association of Equine Practitioner’s annual convention is always a place where some of the greatest minds in veterinary medicine gather to describe new research, exchange ideas and begin new programs that will eventually

Nov10, 2017

Backstretch vet, pharmacy found guilty in painkiller case: Daily Racing Form 11/8/17

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By: Matt Hegarty A federal jury in Louisiana has found a backstretch veterinarian and a compounding pharmacy guilty on several counts related to the sale and distribution of a powerful synthetic pain-killing drug to trainers

Nov1, 2017

HRB Proposes New Medication Regulations; Approves 2018 Northern California Dates: Paulick Report 10/27/17

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Press Release: The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, October 26, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chairman Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Fred Maas and Alex Solis also were

Oct28, 2017

New Ruidoso Downs Owners Lay Out Strict Rules For Participation: Paulick Report 10/28/17

October 28th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , |

Press Release: Ruidoso Downs is under new ownership and management resulting from a recently completed acquisition. The new owners of Ruidoso Downs and the Ruidoso Horse Sale company have invested in this iconic track specifically

Oct26, 2017

Unprecedented Drug Testing Ahead of Breeders’ Cup: The Bloodhorse 10/26/17

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By: Frank Angst With a new six-month withdrawal time in place for all anabolic steroids and a ramped-up out-of-competition testing program, Breeders' Cup has made integrity changes that have received international praise ahead of this

Oct26, 2017

Leading Quarter Horse trainer Judd Kearl suspended for 19 years: Daily Racing Form 10/26/17

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By: Matt Hegarty Judd Kearl, one of the leading trainers in Quarter Horse racing, has been suspended for 19 years by the Texas Racing Commission due to multiple positives for a banned antidepressant that has

Oct25, 2017

Kohll’s Pharmacy Denies it Knew Drug Would Be Used to Cheat on Louisiana Horse Races: Omaha World Herald 10/25/17

October 25th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Alia Conley Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare is contesting federal conspiracy charges filed against it that allege it was involved in a scheme to manipulate horse races in Louisiana. The Omaha company is accused of

Oct19, 2017

No Lie: Polygraph Test Helps Trainer Overturn Summary Suspension: Paulick Report 10/19/17

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By: Ray Paulick Stewards in Oklahoma last month reversed a summary suspension of a trainer whose horse tested positive for the Class 1 drug Ritalin after the trainer was given a polygraph examination, often called

Oct11, 2017

Trainer Mudaris Fined and Suspended 18 Months for Viagra Positives on Two Horses: Daily Racing Form 10/10/17

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By: Steve Andersen ARCADIA, Calif. – Trainer Mike Mudaris has been fined $17,500 and suspended 18 months after two of his horses that ran at the 2016 Del Mar summer meeting tested positive for the

Oct11, 2017

Jimmy Iselin to Serve Suspension after Appeal Denied: Daily Racing Form 10/10/17

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By: David Grening Trainer Jimmy Iselin is to begin serving a 30-day suspension Wednesday following a denial of his appeal by the New York Gaming Commission of a medication positive from 2016. Rahy’s Bandit, who

Oct6, 2017

Keeneland Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance: The Horse 10/05/17

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Press Release: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Oct. 10 that Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. Keeneland, established in 1936, is a National

Oct5, 2017

The Bone Disease Treatment Drugs that may be Putting Young Horses at Risk: Thoroughbred Racing Commentary 10/03/17

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By: Daniel Ross Like all drugs, bisphosphonates are a proven fillip when administered to treat specific conditions in accordance with official guidelines. But like all drugs, bisphosphonates can be misused and abused. And it’s the

Oct5, 2017

Maryland Racing Commission to Discuss Suspension Policies: Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association 10/01/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Maryland Racing Commission is planning to discuss a rule governing the suspension of individuals who hold multiple licenses and a new regulation in Pennsylvania that bans horses from racing in the

Sep29, 2017

Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup Purse Redistributed after Meth Positive Confirmed: Daily Racing Form 09/28/17

September 29th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

By: Jim Dunleavy A Pennsylvania Racing Commission ruling dated Sept. 22 has ordered the purse of the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup at Penn National on June 3 redistributed after a split sample from the winner,

Sep27, 2017

PA Horse Racing Commission Outlines New Medication & Testing Regulations: Thoroughbred Daily News 09/26/17

September 27th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

Press Release: New Pennsylvania regulations instituted by the state Horse Racing Commission are proving effective in strengthening the integrity of the state’s equine racing industry, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reported. “When we set out to

Sep21, 2017

ASPCA Throws Support Behind The Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017: Paulick Report 09/21/17

September 21st, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

Press Release: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has announced its strong support for the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017. The bill, formally designated as H.R. 2651, would require that

Sep21, 2017

Navarro Fine Increased, Gets Banned at Delaware: The Daily Racing Form 09/20/17

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By: Matt Hegarty The New Jersey Racing Commission on Wednesday approved a recommendation from the stewards at Monmouth Park that the commission increase a set of fines that had been levied on trainer Jorge Navarro

Sep21, 2017

Robertino Diodoro Begins Serving Suspension for Medication Positives: The Daily Racing Form 09/18/17

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By: David Grening Trainer Robertino Diodoro on Sunday began serving a 15-day suspension for three medication positives incurred at Turf Paradise during the winter. Diodoro had three horses test positive for hydroxyethylpromazine sulfoxide, a tranquilizer

Sep15, 2017

Study Suggests Need For Another Revision To Uniform Drug Guidelines: The Paulick Report 09/14/17

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By: Natalie Voss Recommended withdrawal guidelines for detomidine, commercially known as Dormosedan, may face review after a recent study suggested horses could test positive while adhering to the guidelines. The current guideline from the Racing

Sep15, 2017

Suspension, Pair Of Revocations In Iowa ‘Hidden Syringes’ Case: The Paulick Report 09/11/17

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By: Scott Jagow Stewards at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino have revoked the licenses of an assistant trainer and veterinarian and suspended a trainer for a year following a security episode in a barn last

Sep15, 2017

Texas Racing Commission Upholds Suspensions of Three Quarter Horse Trainers: The Daily Racing Form 09/10/17

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By: Matt Hagerty The Texas Racing Commission has upheld the summary suspensions it handed down to three Quarter Horse trainers in June for positives for the banned antidepressant nomifensine, according to records of the commission

Sep15, 2017

Juan Vazquez Gets 30 days for Steroid Violation: The Daily Racing Form 09/12/17

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By: Matt Hagerty Juan Vazquez, the mid-Atlantic-based trainer who has had a rash of medication positives over the past five years, has been suspended for 30 days by the board of stewards at Suffolk Downs

Sep15, 2017

Gutierrez Fined for Positive Test Showing Two Anti-Inflammatories: The Daily Racing Form 09/13/17

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By: Steve Andersen CYPRESS, Calif. – Trainer Jorge Gutierrez has been fined $500 after one of his runners at Del Mar in July tested positive for two anti-inflammatory medications – phenylbutazone and flunixin. Trainers are

Sep15, 2017

Dale Capuano Held Blameless After Horse Tests Positive For Cocaine; Owners Appeal DQ: Ray Paulick 09/13/17

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Press Release: Trainer Dale Capuano has been held blameless because of what Laurel Park stewards called “mitigating circumstances” after Six Tonsafun, a horse in his care, tested positive for cocaine and its metabolites following a

Sep15, 2017

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Begins Appeals Process in Motion Case: The Daily Racing Form 9/13/17

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By: Matt Hegarty LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday filed a notice of appeal with the Franklin Circuit Court to challenge a recent ruling involving trainer Graham Motion that raised issues

Sep7, 2017

USEF Board of Directors Approves Recommendations of the USEF MPA Panel: USEF 07/26/17

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By: US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – On Tuesday, July 25, the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors voted to approve the phase I recommendations of the USEF Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) Panel on the

Sep7, 2017

New Equine Health and Safety Measures Implemented at Saratoga: Horse Racing Nation 08/21/17

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Press Release: In addition to the existing industry-leading equine health and safety policies and procedures already in place at New York State racetracks, the New York State Gaming Commission, The New York Racing Association, Inc.

Sep5, 2017

Out-of-Competition Clenbuterol Positive will keep Heza Streakin Legacy from All American Futurity: The Daily Racing Form 08/26/17

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By: Mary Rampellini Heza Streakin Legacy qualified for the $3 million All American Quarter Horse Futurity at Ruidoso Downs, but was not allowed to be entered back in the finale by the stewards on Friday

Sep5, 2017

CHRB: Jockey Suspension Proposal Advanced, Seven-Day Corticosteroid Rule Proposed: Paulick Report 08/25/17

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Press Release: The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, August 24, at Del Mar Race Track. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. First Vice Chair George Krikorian, Second Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners

Sep5, 2017

Guaranteed Split Sample Program On The Horizon For New York Horsemen: Paulick Report 08/13/17

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By: Natalie Voss After many years and court battles over New York trainers' struggles in get split samples in medication cases, horsemen in the state were notified this week a guaranteed split sample program is

Jul27, 2017

PA Regulation ‘Suspends’ Horses after most Positive Tests: THA 07/27/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission July 26 approved a new regulation that will make racehorses that test positive for a prohibited substance ineligible to compete for a period of time. The regulation,

Jul19, 2017

Biancone Moves Closer to Kentucky Reinstatement: Blood-Horse 7/19/17

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By: Frank Angst Trainer Patrick Biancone, who has not had a license in Kentucky since 2007 following the discovery of cobra venom in his Keeneland barn, moved a step closer July 19 toward being allowed to saddle

Jul19, 2017

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Criminal Charges In Dermorphin Case: Paulick Report 7/19/17

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By: Natalie Voss U.S. District Court Judge Donald Walter denied a motion earlier this month to dismiss federal charges against Louisiana veterinarian Dr. Kyle J. Hebert and Essential Pharmacy Compounding. Hebert is accused of providing

Jul12, 2017

Stepping Up Backstretch Security Via Tech: Blood-Horse 7/12/17

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By: Frank Angst Like most anyone else associated with horse racing for any amount of time, Parx Racing executive Sam Elliott is plenty familiar with the "backstretch wave" from stable gate security, a cursory review of an

Jul9, 2017

O’Brien Fined by NY Gaming Commission: Thoroughbred Daily News

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By: Brian DiDonato The New York Gaming Commission has fined top Irish-based conditioner Aidan O’Brien $1500 after his assistant trainer T. J. Comerford was found to be in the possession of injectable electrolytes at Belmont

Jul7, 2017

Richard’s Boy Drug Positive Leads to Increased Security: Blood-Horse 7/7/17

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By: Jeremy Balan After a positive test for methamphetamine in Richard's Boyfollowing his win in the Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Stakes June 3 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, owner Rockingham Ranch is taking extra measures to

Jul7, 2017

Penn Commission Revokes Rojas’s Licenses: Thoroughbred Daily News 7/7/17

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By: T.D. Thornton Last week’s 14-count federal felony conviction of trainer Murray Rojas for misbranding equine prescription drugs led to a Thursday notice of her banishment from Penn National Race Course, where the pattern of

Jul6, 2017

Following Rojas Verdict, Penn National Ejects Trainers: Blood-Horse 7/6/17

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By: Frank Angst Following the guilty verdict of trainer Murray Rojas for 14 counts of misbranding drugs as part of an illegal effort to administer race-day medications to horses in 2013, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race

Jul5, 2017

Los Alamitos Earns Reaccreditation From NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 7/5/17

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By: NTRA LOS ALAMITOS EARNS REACCREDITATION FROM NTRA SAFETY & INTEGRITY ALLIANCE Lexington, Ky. (July 5, 2017) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Los Alamitos Race Course has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety

Jul4, 2017

Peter Miller Notified Richard’s Boy Tested Positive for Methamphetamine: Daily Racing Form 7/4/17

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By: Jim Dunleavy Richard’s Boy was placed first in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup at Penn National on June 3 after the stewards disqualified Bold Thunder for fouling him in the stretch. Now, Richard’s Boy

Jul3, 2017

Jury Reaches Split Decision on Trainer Rojas: Blood-Horse 7/3/17

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By: Frank Angst In the first federal case to go to a jury verdict following numerous arrests of trainers and veterinarians in connection to 2013 events at Penn National Race Course, a jury found trainer Murray

Jun26, 2017

NYSGC Approves Third-Party Lasix Administration Rule: Thoroughbred Daily News 6/26/17

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By: TDN The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved a proposal to formalize race-day administration of Lasix by third-party veterinarians during its meeting Monday in Manhattan. Under the rule, recommended by the Racing Medication

Jun23, 2017

Biological Passports Could be Wave of Future in Drug Testing: Daily Racing Form 6/23/17

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By: Matt Hegarty LEXINGTON, Ky. – In his lab at the University of California-Davis, Dr. Scott Stanley sorts through immense stores of data obtained from an analysis of blood samples collected from horses over the

Jun20, 2017

Drug Testing Requirements for Stakes:HarnessLink.Com 6/20/17

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By: Nick Salvi/NZST East Rutherford, NJ -- The Meadowlands is announcing that all horses entered in the following stakes; Graduate Finals Trot & Pace, Meadowlands Pace, Mistletoe Shalee, Hambletonian Maturity, WR Haughton Memorial, Golden Girls,

Jun14, 2017

ARCI Model Regulatory Standards Updated: The Horse.Com 6/14/17

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By: Edited Press Release The newest version of model rules approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) is now available at arci.com. The ARCI’s model rules are designed to provide the template for

Jun3, 2017

California Officially Approves Third-Party Lasix Rules; Implementation Expected Late this Year: Paulick Report 6/3/17

June 3rd, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Press Release The State of California has officially approved rules establishing that race-day medication must be administered by independent veterinary professionals – further aligning California with the national uniform medication program. The California Office

Jun2, 2017

Steady Strides Toward Safety: Blood-Horse 6/2/17

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By: Frank Angst In 2016 nearly 150 horses who seven years earlier might have been lost to catastrophic breakdowns while racing, safely walked off the track after competing and returned to their barns. Those accidents

Jun2, 2017

Enhanced Security Protocols for Belmont Stakes Racing Festival: TDN 6/2/17

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By: TDN The New York Racing Association (NYRA), in conjunction with the New York State Gaming Commission, has released the security protocols for next week’s Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. Horses entered for the GI Belmont

May27, 2017

Parx Cracks Down on Medication Violations, Hidden Ownership: Daily Racing Form 5/27/17

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By: Jim Dunleavy To improve public perception of its racing product, Parx Racing will institute several house rules to discourage medication violations and hidden ownership of horses, according to Sam Elliott, the track's director of

May26, 2017

Barn Search At Parx Leads To 60-Day Suspension Of Trainer Jonathan Wong: Paulick Report 5/26/17

May 26th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Paulick Report Staff Stewards at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania have suspended trainer Jonathan Wong 60 days as a result of a barn search by Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission employees that led to the

May25, 2017

CHRB Approves Medication Conditions for Breeders’ Cup: Blood-Horse 5/25/17

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By: Jeremy Balan In the aftermath of Masochistic's disqualification from the 2016 TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1), Del Mar and the Breeders' Cup asked the California Horse Racing Board May 25 for permission to avoid

May24, 2017

Harness Trainer Weiner Suspended Indefinitely: Daily Racing Form 5/24/17

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By: Matt Hegarty Michael Weiner, a harness trainer in New York, has been suspended indefinitely by New York regulators after four horses he started at Monticello Raceway in February tested positive for a substance that

May22, 2017

Settlement Creates Two Winners of 2016 Parx Oaks: Daily Racing Form 5/22/17

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By: Matt Hegarty There wasn’t a dead heat, but the 2016 Parx Oaks will have two winners. In a highly unusual settlement between trainer John Servis and Pennsylvania regulators, both Miss Inclusive, who was first

May19, 2017

John Servis has Suspension Rescinded by Pennsylvania Commission: Daily Racing Form 5/19/17

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By: Jim Dunleavy The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission has rescinded the 15-day suspension handed to trainer John Servis by the Parx Racing board of stewards after three of his horses tested positive for clenbuterol between

May17, 2017

Animal Welfare Recommendations Approved: AQHA.COM 5/17/17

May 17th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

The AQHA Executive Committee approved several recommendations from the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission at the 2017 AQHA Convention. The recommendations ranged from adding specific medications to the AQHA forbidden drugs or substances list to creating

May14, 2017

Daily Double: Vazquez Horse Disqualified Twice From Maiden Wins For Drug Violations: Paulick Report 5/14/17

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By: Paulick Report Staff What are the chances a horse would be disqualified from a maiden win – not once, but twice – as a result of post-race drug tests? That's what happened to J.

May11, 2017

Three Years Later, Wickliffe Case Brings Rule Change: Blood-Horse 5/11/17

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By: Frank Angst Three years after the deaths of horses in Kentucky and Florida were linked to a Lexington compounding pharmacy, the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy strengthened its regulation of the industry in a move it

May11, 2017

AQHA Announces ‘Racing Integrity Teams’ in Partnership with Racetracks, Racing Commissions: Daily Racing Form 5/11/17

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By: Mary Rampellini The American Quarter Horse Association announced Thursday that it has been teaming up with racetracks and racing commissions to "deploy Racing Integrity Teams to racing events." The team's tasks vary, from performing

May11, 2017

Monmouth Park Earns Reaccreditation from NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 5/11/17

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By: NTRA Press Release/Joan Lawrence LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 11, 2017) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Monmouth Park has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Featuring 14 graded

May10, 2017

Manufacturer Fined in Contaminated Horse Feed Case: The Horse 5/10/17

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By: Pat Raia California-based Western Milling LLC has agreed to pay more than $500,000 in fines in connection with its manufacture of monensin-contaminated horse feed. Monensin is an ionophore antibiotic sometimes included in ruminant, swine,

May9, 2017

Supplement Contamination Caused Positive Test Results: The Horse 5/9/17

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By: Edited Press Release The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) said it appreciates the efforts made by Cargill to determine how two horses ridden in a Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) competition by US Equestrian

May4, 2017

Attorney Advises Caution in Use of Compounded Meds: Blood-Horse 5/4/17

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By: Frank Angst An attorney who handled a prominent negligence case against a Kentucky compounder advises veterinarians and horse owners to make sure they are acting legally when administering a compounded drug to a horse, because

May1, 2017

NYRA Bets Presents Derby Countdown: Pre-Race Inspections, Fractionally Speaking: Paulick Report 5-1-17

May 1st, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By:Natalie Voss Considering the Intricacies of Pre-Race Inspections As Kentucky Derby and Oaks starters turn in their final workouts and gallops this week, they'll be watched closely by Kentucky Horse Racing Commission officials as part

Apr28, 2017

Churchill Downs Releases Derby, Oaks Equine Security Protocols; Re-Emphasizes Ongoing Safety & Integrity Measures: Churchill Downs 4/28/17

April 28th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Press Release/Churchill Downs/Darren Rogers LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 28, 2017) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today re-emphasized its annual enhanced security measures for horses competing in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I)

Apr26, 2017

Mario Serey Jr. Suspensions Total 315 Days For Six Clenbuterol Positives In Pennsylvania: Paulick Report 4/26/17

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By: Paulick Report Staff Trainer Mario Serey Jr. is facing a 315-day license suspension and $11,500 in fines from six individual rulings issued by stewards at Penn National and Parx Racing in Pennsylvania for clenbuterol

Apr26, 2017

Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Stewards Under Scrutiny For Summary Suspensions: Paulick Report 4/26/17

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By: Ray Paulick Last week we wrote about a horse being allowed to run in the finals of the April 22 Remington Park Futurity for Quarter horses despite the horse's owner and trainer being summarily

Apr24, 2017

NY Commission Tweaks 7 Drug Thresholds: TDN 4/24/17

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By: T.D. Thornton By unanimous voice vote, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) tweaked and augmented threshold levels for seven therapeutic Thoroughbred medications at the board’s Apr. 24 monthly meeting. According to a brief

Apr21, 2017

‘Boots on the Ground’ Gets a Big Push from AQHA: THA Racing.Com 4/21/17

April 21st, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , |

By: Jennie Rees The American Quarter Horse Association is pioneering cost-effective loaner integrity teams that provide investigative reinforcements for the sport’s big-event days. The AQHA program was the main focus of discussion during an April

Apr20, 2017

ARCI Welfare, Integrity Conference Continues: The Horse 4/20/17

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By: Edited Press Release The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is pioneering cost-effective loaner integrity teams that provide investigative reinforcements for the sprint sport’s big-event days. That program was the main focus of Wednesday’s discussion

Apr19, 2017

The Jockey Club Denies Stud Book Privileges to Four: Blood-Horse 4/19/17

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By: BloodHorse Staff The Jockey Club announced one trainer has been denied all privileges of The American Stud Book for 10 years and three other trainers have been denied the same privileges for one or

Apr19, 2017

ARCI: Vet’s List Changes Aim to Protect Horses: Blood-Horse 4/19/17

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By: Frank Angst The Association of Racing Commissioners International Drug Testing and Practices Committee April 19 moved forward on changes that would standardize vet's list procedures from state to state. The end goal of the

Apr19, 2017

Finger Lakes Racetrack Earns Reaccreditation from NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 4/19/17

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By: NTRA FINGER LAKES RACETRACK EARNS REACCREDITATION FROM NTRA SAFETY & INTEGRITY ALLIANCE LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2017) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack has earned

Apr19, 2017

$75,000 Fine, 4-Year Suspension for New Mexico Trainer: TDN 4/19/17

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By: T.D. Thornton A New Mexico-based trainer who continued to race Thoroughbreds unsanctioned for nearly two years despite having two horses test positive for a Class 1, Penalty Schedule A drug in 2015 now faces

Apr19, 2017

Trainer Navarro Vows to Fight Horse’s Positive Test for Cocaine: Daily Racing Form 4/19/17

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By: Matt Hegarty The Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering has notified trainer Jorge Navarro that a horse he trained tested positive for cocaine after a race at Tampa Bay Downs in February, and Navarro said

Apr19, 2017

Out-Of-Competition Testing, Research Seen as Keys to Clean Racing: The Racing Biz 4/19/17

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By: Press Release Increased out-of-competition testing, investing in additional investigators and research into emerging threats are the most effective ways to catch — and, more importantly, deter — cheating in horse racing. That was the

Apr19, 2017

Regulators Discuss Adding Backstretch Investigators: Blood-Horse 4/19/17

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By: Frank Angst In an era where some states have faced budget cuts, racing regulators talked April 19 about creative ways to place more investigators on the backstretch as a way of discovering wrongdoing and

Apr18, 2017

Kentucky Commission Adopts RCI Model Drug Rules: Paulick Report 4/18/17

April 18th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Natalie Voss The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to accept model drug rules set by the Association for Racing Commissioners International. Dr. Mary Scollay, equine medical director for the commission, said

Apr17, 2017

Regulatory Conference This Week in Charleston: Blood-Horse 4/17/17

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By: Frank Angst Many of the country's leading regulators will listen to panels and presentations on drug testing and enforcement, policing the backstretch, and promoting the sport, just to name a few, when they gather this week

Apr17, 2017

Ohio State Racing Commission Schedules Open Forum On Out-Of-Competition Testing: Paulick Report 4/17/17

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By: Press Release The Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC)'s open forum on out of competition testing will be held April 24 OSRC at 10 am, at the Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street, Room 1960.

Apr17, 2017

Remington Park Institutes Hair Testing for Grade 1 Championship: AQHA.Com 4/18/17

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By: Edited Press Release Remington Park will implement hair testing for its 440-yard, $250,000 Remington Park Championship (G1), which this year will be run on June 3. According to a press release issued by the

Apr11, 2017

Many Factors Contribute to Drop in Equine Fatalities at Delaware Park: The Racing Biz 4/11/17

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By: Linda Dougherty Delaware Park experienced a dramatic drop in its fatality rate last year despite having its most starts since 2012, according to The Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database (EID) for 2016, released in

Apr10, 2017

New York Shifts All Drug Test Costs to Horsemen, Tracks: Blood-Horse 4/10/17

April 10th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Tom Precious New York horsemen and tracks will pay the full costs of equine drug testing in the state, an amount that totals more than $4 million annually, under a state budget deal that

Apr6, 2017

CHRB Again Approves Third-Party Lasix Administration: Blood-Horse 4/6/17

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By: Jeremy Balan A nearly five-year process to implement third-party administration of race-day furosemide (commonly known as Lasix) in California could be nearing an end after the California Horse Racing Board approved a proposal to

Apr4, 2017

Kentucky One Step Closer To Uniform Medication Rules With Council Vote: Paulick Report 4/4/17

April 4th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Natalie Voss Kentucky regulators came a step closer to bringing the state's regulations in line with the National Uniform Medication Program (NUMP) on Tuesday afternoon when the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted to

Mar31, 2017

Security Protocols for Horses in 2017 Blue Grass Stakes: The Horse.Com 3/31/17

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By: Edited Press Release Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, will continue its enhanced security measures for horses entered in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, a prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented

Mar31, 2017

Oxycodone Positives Dropped in PA; Court Upholds Cobalt Positives in Maine: Harnes Racing Update.Com 3/31/17

March 31st, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Dave Briggs Fines and suspensions for Oxycodone positives in Pennsylvania for trainers Rene Allard, Kevin Lare and Brad Irvine have been rescinded by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission (PHRC) due to “mitigating circumstances.” In

Mar30, 2017

Los Al: Track Bans Two Qualifiers from Derbys Because of Positive Tests: Daily Racing Form 3/30/17

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By: Steve Anderson Two horses that qualified for six-figure Quarter Horse Derbys to be run at Los Alamitos this weekend will not start after testing positive for banned medications in recent track-sponsored out-of-competition tests, the

Mar27, 2017

Dr. Mary Scollay Talks Drug Testing and the Role of the Regulatory Veterinarian: UA-RTIP.ORG 3/23/17

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By: University of Arizona Tucson, AZ — The Race Track Industry Program was fortunate to host Dr. Mary Scollay, the equine medical director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, on Wednesday, March 22. Dr. Scollay

Mar24, 2017

Florida Ruling Means Dozens Of Drug Positives Likely To Be Dismissed: Paulick Report 3/24/17

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By: Ray Paulick Dozens of administrative complaints for medication violations in Florida are likely to be dismissed after the state's Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering issued an order accepting the recommendations of an administrative law judge who

Mar20, 2017

Sunland Park Earns Reaccreditation From NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 3/20/17

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By: NTRA Contact: Joan Lawrence, NTRA Communications, (646) 335-6833, jlawrence@ntra.com Contact: Dustin A. Dix – Director of Racing Operations, (575) 874-5200, Dustin.Dix@Sunland-Park.com SUNLAND PARK EARNS REACCREDITATION FROM NTRA SAFETY & INTEGRITY ALLIANCE LEXINGTON, Ky. (March

Mar15, 2017

Equine Injury Database Statistics Continue to Reflect Progress: THA Racing.Com 3/11/17

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By: Tom LaMarra Fatalities in races in 2016 dropped 5% from the previous year to 1.54 per 1,000 starts, another indication that improved safety protocol and a tightening of equine medication rules are making a

Mar13, 2017

Ohio: Racing Commission Hosting Forums To Discuss ADW Regulations, Out Of Competition Testing: Paulick Report 3/13/17

March 13th, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Press Release The Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) will host an open forum to discuss the regulation and licensing of advance deposit wagering (ADW) platforms in Ohio. The meeting will take place on March

Mar9, 2017

Delaware Commission Moves Foward with Medication Rule Updates: THA Racing.Com 3/9/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission has published several rule modifications, including those related to out-of-competition testing and the Multiple Medication Violation Penalty System, and is poised to adopt them in April following

Mar5, 2017

Organization Of Racing Investigators Hosts Annual Training Conference At Tampa Bay Downs: Paulick Report 3/5/17

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By: Press Release The Organization of Racing Investigators hosted their annual training conference at Tampa Bay Downs The Organization of Racing Investigators (ORI) held their annual training conference at historic Tampa Bay Downs this past

Mar2, 2017

Can Sport Horse and Racehorse Practice Be Ethical?: The Horse 3/2/17

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By: Maureen Gallatin Nearly 400 veterinarians considered this question during a 3 1/2-hour panel discussion, reaching a consensus of, “Absolutely, yes. Practice can and should be ethical, even in the sport horse or racehorse world.”

Mar2, 2017

Milkshake Testing Latest Step Forward For Integrity At Oaklawn Park: Paulick Report 3/2/17

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By: Ray Paulick The Arkansas State Racing Commission on Thursday began random testing for total carbon dioxide (TCO2) levels in horses competing at Oaklawn Park. The move, widely supported by horsemen who seek a level

Mar1, 2017

Pennsylvania Moves Forward with Out-Of-Competition Testing: THA Racing.Com 3/1/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission Feb. 28 approved a regulation for out-of-competition testing that is expected to be in place sometime this spring. An order signed by state Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding,

Feb28, 2017

Farro, Penaloza Serving Parx Suspensions For Clenbuterol Violations: Paulick Report 2/28/17

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By: Paulick Report Staff Patricia Farro, leading trainer in 2016 at Parx Racing, returns to the suburban Philadelphia, Pa., track from a 15-day medication violation suspension on Saturday, March 4. Another Parx-based trainer, Miguel Penaloza,

Feb27, 2017

New York Tweaks, Re-Proposes Anti-Stacking Rules for NSAIDS: TDN 2/27/17

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By: T.D. Thornton By unanimous voice vote, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) tweaked and re-proposed a rule Feb. 27 regarding the use of multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before horse races in order

Feb23, 2017

Maryland Commission Streamlines Rule Adoption Process: THA Racing.Com 2/23/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Maryland Racing Commission has developed statutory language that will allow it to adopt updates and changes to model rules—most recently the one on out-of-competition testing—as they are approved by the Association

Feb23, 2017

Updated Penalty System Rule Progresses in WV Legislature: THA Racing.Com 2/23/17

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By: Tom LaMarra Proposed amendments to Thoroughbred racing rules, including the updated Multiple Medication Violation Penalty System model rule, passed the West Virginia Senate Feb. 17 and await approval by the House of Delegates. West

Feb23, 2017

CHRB Changes Existing Rules to Improve Safety: TDN 2/23/17

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By: T.D. Thornton The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) approved a series of amendments Feb. 23 with the aim of improving horse safety by better clarifying the state’s protocols for medication use and eligibility conditions,

Feb23, 2017

Kentucky Rescinds Dextrorphan Positives, But No Victory For Proponents Of Environmental Contamination: Paulick Report 2/23/17

February 23rd, 2017|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Natalie Voss The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission agreed earlier this year to rescind three recent violations related to overages of dextrorphan, a metabolite of dextromethorphan. However, according to Dr. Mary Scollay, equine medical director

Feb22, 2017

Ness Serving 100-Day Suspension for Clenbuterol Positives: Daily Racing Form 2/22/17

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By: Matt Hegarty Jamie Ness has reached a settlement with Florida regulators in which the trainer will serve a 100-day suspension stemming from multiple clenbuterol positives in 2012 while being able to transfer his horses

Feb21, 2017

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Reaches Agreement in Out-Of-Competition Sample Violation: TDN 2/21/17

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By: Thoroughbred Daily News The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has reached an agreement with horse trainer and owner Otabek Umarov for a five-year suspension and $5,000 fine following his refusal to comply with equine drug

Feb21, 2017

Kentucky Rescinds Dextrophan Positives: Blood-Horse 2/21/17

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By: Frank Angst Citing new research that suggests the metabolite of Dextromethorphan, Dextrorphan, can stay in a horse's system at a wider variance of time than previously realized, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission earlier this

Feb16, 2017

NYS Gaming Commission Takes National Lead in Addressing Horse Racing Glaucine Positives: NY Gaming Commission 2/16/17

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By: NY Gaming Commission The New York State Gaming Commission today announced significant, nation-leading action in addressing the presence of the alkaloid glaucine in the urine and plasma of race horses, resulting in more than

Feb15, 2017

Vitali Enters Horse at Parx After Getting Stay: Daily Racing Form 2/15/17

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By: Matt Hegarty Marcus Vitali, the controversial trainer who has been banned by several tracks along the East Coast, has been allowed to enter a horse at Parx after receiving a stay of an ejection

Feb13, 2017

Veterinarian, Online Pharmacy at Center of Painkiller Case: Daily Racing Form 2/13/17

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By: Matt Hegarty Federal prosecutors in Louisiana have charged a veterinarian and a Nebraska online pharmacy with conspiracy related to their alleged roles in providing an illegal painkiller, dermorphin, to Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse trainers

Feb12, 2017

Florida HBPA Pushes for Adoption of Medication Penalty System: THA Racing.Com 2/12/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has reaffirmed its support for uniform medication rules, particularly adoption of the Multiple Medication Violation Penalty System. The FHPBA in a release said it held a

Feb11, 2017

California Horse Racing Board ‘Disappointed’ in Appellate-Court Decision in De La Torre Case: Northern California Record 2/11/17

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By: Dee Thompson LOS ANGELES — Horse trainer Jose De La Torre had a trial-court decision overturned in his favor in a lawsuit brought against the California Horse Racing Board, according to a news release

Feb10, 2017

Federal Charges Brought Against Veterinarian In Louisiana Dermorphin Case: Paulick Report 2/10/17

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By: Paulick Report Staff After an investigation that spanned close to five years, federal authorities have indicted a Louisiana veterinarian with treating horses with an illegal synthetic drug. The Associated Press reports that veterinarian Kyle Hebert has

Feb7, 2017

CHRB Faces Another Delay In Third-Party Furosemide Administration: Paulick Report 2/7/17

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By: Ray Paulick Efforts by the California Horse Racing Board to begin third-party administration of the anti-bleeder medication furosemide (Salix, formerly Lasix) – initiated in 2012 – suffered another setback last week when the state

Feb5, 2017

Santa Anita Stewards Fine Gus Headley $1,500: Daily Racing Form 2/5/17

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By: Steve Anderson ARCADIA, Calif.- Trainer Gus Headley was fined $1,500 on Jan. 29 for removing a horse from another trainer’s stable and administering medication to the horse, according to a ruling issued by Santa

Feb2, 2017

Big Topics: ARCI Conference on Racing Integrity and Equine Welfare: Horse Racing Nation 2/2/17

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By: HorseRacingNation.Com The 2017 ARCI Conference on Racing Integrity and Equine Welfare will focus on a blunt discussion about what is working and what is not in racing regulation in an ongoing effort to continually

Feb2, 2017

Oklahoma Medication Issues Discussed in Historic Meeting: AQHA 2/2/17

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By: Oklahoma QHRA The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association hosted a meeting on Friday at Heritage Place in Oklahoma City to provide industry stakeholders an opportunity to visit with a number of racing industry experts on

Feb1, 2017

ARCI Names Members of New Model Rule Compliance Panel: THA Racing.Com 2/1/17

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By: Tom LaMarra Three former racing regulators have been chosen to sit on a panel that will certify jurisdictional compliance with integrity standards each year—the components of the National Uniform Medication Program will be the

Feb1, 2017

With Eye Toward Uniformity, Kentucky Reviews Drug Rules: Blood-Horse 2/1/17

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By: Frank Angst After an in-depth review of its racing medication rules relative to the Association of Racing Commissioners International’s recommendations, a Kentucky council is recommending penalty classification changes for a pair of medications. The

Jan30, 2017

Mott Attends First Day of Hearing into 2014 Suspension: Daily Racing Form 1-30-17

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By: David Grening SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – On a typical Monday in late January, the Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott would be in Florida, readying a large string of horses based at the Payson Park

Jan26, 2017

KHRC Committee Advances Voided Claim Rule: Blood-Horse 1/26/17

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By: Eric Mitchell With relatively little discussion, a proposed rule outlining conditions that could void a claim was unanimously approved Jan. 26 by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Safety and Welfare Committee. The proposed rule

Jan26, 2017

PA Approves Penalty System Changed; Integrity a Focal Point: THA Racing.Com 1/26/17

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By: Tom LaMarra At a meeting that again featured a discussion on the importance of improving integrity in horse racing, the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission Jan. 26 approved revisions to the Multiple Medication Violation Penalty

Jan25, 2017

Ohio: Out Of Competition Testing, ADW Regulation Among Key Priorities For 2017: Paulick Report 1/25/17

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By: Press Release The Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) will focus on a trio of priorities in 2017, it was announced at the Jan. 17 monthly meeting. Chairman Robert K. Schmitz announced that the OSRC

Jan24, 2017

WV Makes Serious Push to Facilitate Quicker Model Rule Adoption: THA Racing.Com 1/24/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The West Virginia Racing Commission has agreed to ask state government officials to help facilitate quicker adoption of two important model rules approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International in December.

Jan23, 2017

Gulfstream Park Earns Reaccreditation From NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 1/23/17

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By: NTRA GULFSTREAM PARK EARNS REACCREDITATION FROM NTRA SAFETY & INTEGRITY ALLIANCE  LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 23, 2017) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino has earned reaccreditation from

Jan23, 2017

New York Regulators Act on Drug Testing, Records Rules: Blood-Horse 1/23/17

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By: Tom Precious New York racing regulators on Jan. 23 gave preliminary approval to an expansion of equine drug testing and recordkeeping rules, and set a minimum set of penalties to be imposed on trainers

Jan23, 2017

NYSGC Proposes Overhaul of Drug, Veterinary Rules: TDN 1/23/17

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By: T.D. Thornton Five proposed new rules dealing with Thoroughbred medication, prohibited substances, minimum drug penalties, out-of-competition testing, and airway bleeding in racehorses were advanced to a 45-day public-comment period by the New York State

Jan18, 2017

Cuomo Plan Asks New York Racing to Pay for Drug Testing: Blood-Horse 1/18/17

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By: Tom Precious New York state would stop paying costs associated with equine drug testing in the horse racing industry, under a proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his new 2017 state budget plan. The

Jan17, 2017

MD. Racing Commission Upholds Struth DQ: TheRacingBiz.Com 1/17/17

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By: Frank Vespe The Maryland Racing Commission Tuesday decided that the Struth – and the absolute insurer rule – outweighed what it perceived as the truth and Mike Trombetta. The case, which could have had

Jan17, 2017

Out-Of-Competition Testing Rule Moves Forward in Maryland: THA Racing.Com 1/17/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The new out-of-competition testing model rule approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners International in December should be on the books soon in Maryland. The Maryland Racing Commission Jan. 17 approved the

Jan15, 2017

The New Out-Of-Competition Testing Rule: What You Need to Know: THA Racing.Com 1/15/17

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By: Alan Foreman During the coming months, racing jurisdictions throughout the country will be modifying or adopting the new out-of-competition testing rule that was adopted by the Association of Racing Commissioners International Dec. 9, 2016.

Jan13, 2017

Racing Investigators to Meet at Tampa Bay Downs: Blood-Horse 1/13/17

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By: BloodHorse Staff The Organization of Racing Investigators (ORI) will be holding its annual training conference at Tampa Bay Downs, Feb. 26-March 1. "We are fortunate to have our 2017 venue at Tampa Bay Downs"

Jan13, 2017

Enhanced Security Protocols Announced for Pegasus: Blood-Horse 1/13/17

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By: BloodHorse Staff The Stronach Group announced Jan. 13 its enhanced security measures for horses competing in the inaugural $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 28. In addition to all

Jan11, 2017

Delaware Moves to Adopt Revised Model Rules on Medication: THA Racing.Com 1/11/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Jan. 11 moved to update model rules for the Multiple Medication Violation Penalty System and out-of-competition testing. Both rules were approved by the Association of Racing Commissioners

Jan10, 2017

Breeders’ Cup Bans Ellis, Masochistic in 2017: Blood-Horse 1/10/17

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By: BloodHorse Staff Breeders' Cup has notified trainer Ron Ellis and the owners of Masochistic, Jay Em Ess Stable and Los Pollos Hermanos Racing, of action taken pursuant to its prohibited substance rule and convicted

Jan10, 2017

WVRC to Examine Options for Quicker Adoption of Model Rules: THA Racing.Com 1/10/17

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By: Tom LaMarra The West Virginia Racing Commission intends to examine its options in regard to facilitating quicker adoption of national model rules, in particular those related to equine medication and drug testing. West Virginia

Dec31, 2016

Masochistic Officially Disqualified from BC Sprint: Blood-Horse 12/31/16

December 31st, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Jeremy Balan Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable's Masochistic was officially disqualified from the TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) Dec. 31, following a positive post-race test for stanozolol immediately after

Dec28, 2016

Preciado to Accept License Revocation in Pennsylvania: Blood-Horse 12/28/16

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By: Frank Angst An attorney for Ramon Preciado said Dec. 28 that the trainer does not plan to appeal three recent decisions in Pennsylvania to revoke his license. "As it stands now with the many different revocations

Dec28, 2016

Masochistic Denied Entry at Santa Anita: Blood-Horse 12/28/16

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By: Jeremy Balan Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable's Masochistic was not allowed to enter the Dec. 31 Midnight Lute Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park because he lacks a clean

Dec26, 2016

WV Tracks Submit Applications for Safety and Integrity Alliance Accreditation: THA Racing.Com 12/26/16

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By: Tom LaMarra/THA Two West Virginia racetracks have submitted applications for accreditation through the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, which in part encourages best practices and adoption of national model rules. Officials

Dec21, 2016

Pennsylvania Racing Commission Revokes Ramon Preciado’s License: Daily Racing Form 12/21/16

December 21st, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Jim Dunleavy For the second time this month, Ramon Preciado's trainer's license has been revoked. Preciado, the leading trainer at Parx Racing in both 2015 and 2014, has had at least 16 clenbuterol positives

Dec20, 2016

BC Wants Better Out-of-Competition Testing: Blood-Horse 12/20/16

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By: Frank Angst Breeders' Cup officials are calling for improved out-of-competition rules and protocols after a positive post-race drug test for the anabolic steroid stanozolol in Masochistic will result in a disqualification of his runner-up finish

Dec19, 2016

Parx Refusing Entries from Ramon Preciado: Daily Racing Form 12/19/16

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By: Jim Dunleavy With trainer Ramon Preciado’s license set to be revoked Thursday, Parx Racing officials said they would no longer accept entries from him beginning Monday, when the track’s Dec. 26 card was to

Dec19, 2016

Masochistic to be Disqualified from BC Sprint: Daily Racing Form 12/19/16

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By: Jay Privman Masochistic will be disqualified from his second-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, and his trainer, Ron Ellis, faces a potential penalty from the California Horse Racing Board after two separate tests

Dec16, 2016

RCI Adjusts MMV Points, Expands Out-of-Competition Testing: The Horse 12/16/16

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By: Edited Press Release The upcoming version of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Model Rules for Racing will contain important modifications that will adjust MMV (multiple medication violation) points so minor and isolated

Dec14, 2016

RCI Approves Panel to Rate State Uniformity: Blood-Horse 12/14/16

December 14th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: BloodHorse Staff When the Association of Racing Commissioners International adopts a model rule for Thoroughbred racing, it encourages each of its state regulator members to put the rule in place but has largely few

Dec14, 2016

CHRB Considers Altering Training Rules: Blood-Horse 12/14/16

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By: Jeremy Balan The California Horse Racing Board's Medication, Safety, and Welfare Committee Dec. 14 moved forward three measures to adjust training regulations more into line with rules currently employed for racing. During the committee

Dec12, 2016

Uniformity Meeting: AQHA.Com 12/12/16

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By: AQHA In conjunction with the recent University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program's Global Racing and Gaming Symposium in Tucson, Arizona, the American Quarter Horse Association hosted a meeting with racing jurisdictions. The meeting was

Dec9, 2016

Multiple Viagra Positives earn Trainer 16-year suspension, $35,000 in fines: Harness Racing Update.Com 12/9/16

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By: Dave Briggs The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission (PHRC) has handed trainer Virgil Addison of Philadelphia suspensions totaling 16 years and $35,000 in fines after horses he conditions tested positive four separate times for the

Dec7, 2016

RMTC, NTRA Release New Test Barn, Chain of Custody Recommendations: NTRA.Com 12/7/16

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By: NTRA.Com The Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC) and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today released a new set of test barn and chain of custody recommendations designed to encourage the use of

Dec5, 2016

Rules on Medication Labeling in Pennsylvania Take Effect Jan. 1: THA Racing.Com 12/5/16

December 5th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

By: Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Under regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission, effective Jan. 1, 2017, all containers of medication must be properly labeled and prescribed, and they will be subject to testing. The

Nov30, 2016

Two More Preciado Runners Disqualified At Parx Following Positive Tests For Clenbuterol: Paulick Report 11/30/16

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By: Ray Paulick Two horses trained by Ramon Preciado have tested positive for clenbuterol and disqualified from second-place finishes at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania in September and October, bringing to 14 the total number of

Nov30, 2016

Kentucky Drug Testing Lab Enjoys Expansion: Blood-Horse 11/30/16

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By: Frank Angst While the focus of the expanded LGC Science facility in Lexington will be on testing human-use supplements, as opposed to the lab's equine drug testing, the additional expertise on such supplements could provide crossover

Nov29, 2016

NYRA Tracks Strongly Support Out-Of-Competition Testing: THA Racing.Com 11/29/16

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By: Andy Belfiore Out-of-competition testing is a hot topic in horse racing. The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium and the Association of Racing Commissioners International have been working on a model rule, and several state

Nov28, 2016

Vitali, Hunter Banned at Florida Tracks: Daily Racing Form 11/28/16

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By: Matt Hegarty Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Fla., has barred trainer Marcus Vitali and his associate, trainer Allan Hunter, from entering horses at the track, while Hunter has removed his horses from Gulfstream Park

Nov23, 2016

Snyder Names First Members to Statewide Horse Racing Commission: Crain’s 11/23/16

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By: Lindsay Vanhulle LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday named six people to a new Horse Racing Advisory Commission, which was created through legislation he signed this year to update Michigan's horse racing statute.

Nov16, 2016

Gulfstream Trainers Suspended for Medication Violations:Daily Racing Form 11/17/16

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By: Mike Welsch HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Trainer Marcial Navarro has been suspended a total of 60 days and trainer Bruno Tessore for 10 days for medication violations, according to rulings issued by the Florida

Nov14, 2016

Kentucky Trainer Begins 60-Day Suspension for Drug Violation: Daily Racing Form 11/14/16

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By: Matt Hegarty Kellyn Gorder, who has trained 36 winners from 227 starters this year, began a 60-day suspension Sunday, nearly two years after a horse he trained tested positive for methamphetamine following a race

Nov4, 2016

Records-Based Trainer Ruling Overturned: Blood-Horse 11/4/16

November 4th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Tom Precious A major equine drug infraction case, which led to the revocation of a Standardbred trainer's license, has been overturned by a New York state appeals court. The Appellate Division of New York

Nov4, 2016

Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission Continues Modernization with Online, Searchable Database of Rulings:Pennsylvania Pressroom 11/4/16

November 4th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , |

By: PA.Gov Harrisburg, PA - Results of official rulings issued against licensees by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission now will be available online as part of the commission’s continuing commitment to transparency and modernizing its

Nov3, 2016

Santa Anita Park Cameras Focus on BC Horses: Blood-Horse 11/3/16

November 3rd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Frank Angst As handicappers look for every possible angle in considering a horse's chances in the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Santa Anita Park security will be monitoring every Breeders' Cup horse from a state-of-the-art

Nov3, 2016

Breeders’ Cup Out-Of-Competition Testing Covers 60 Percent Of This Year’s Runners: Paulick Report 11/3/16

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By: Natalie Voss Nearly 60 percent of this year's Breeders' Cup runners have been tested as part of the event's out-of-competition testing (OOCT) program. According to figures provided to the media Thursday, all horses winning

Oct29, 2016

Kentucky Likely to Put Labs to the Test: Blood-Horse 10/29/16

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By: Frank Angst The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will likely run double-blind quality assurance testing on its lab after the state’s Equine Drug Research Council approved plans Oct. 28 to carry out such tests. The

Oct28, 2016

Breeders Crown Horses Come Back Negative for Prohibited Blood-Doping Agents: US Trotting.Com 10/28/16

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By: Moira Fanning Cranbury, NJ --- All 117 horses entered in the Breeders Crown events this weekend have been subjected to out-of-competition testing by the New Jersey Racing Commission. To date, 80 percent of the

Oct25, 2016

UPDATE: Scratch Of Breeders Crown Horses Denied By NJ Racing Commission: Paulick Report 10/25/16

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By: Press Release UPDATE: According to a report at Harnessracing.com, the New Jersey Racing Commission notified the Meadowlands late Tuesday afternoon that the track “does not have the legal authority” to scratch the two horses trained

Oct25, 2016

Meadowlands Requests Oakes Horses to be Scratched from Breeders Crown:HarnessRacingAmerica.Com 10/25/16

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By: Harness Racing America/Meadowlands Media Relations EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Meadowlands Racetrack has sent a formal request to the New Jersey Racing Commission asking to have both Breeders Crown horses trained by Chris Oakes

Oct20, 2016

Breeders Crown Starters Subject to Enhanced Security: HarnessRacingAmerica.Com 10/20/16

October 20th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

By: Harness Racing America/Meadowlands Media Relations East Rutherford, NJ – The Meadowlands and the Hambletonian Society & Breeders Crown are announcing pertinent details regarding the security to be employed for the upcoming Breeders Crown races. For the elimination

Oct20, 2016

CHRB Meeting: Proposals For Medication-Based Race Conditions, ADW Regulation: Oak Tree Racing.Com 10/20/16

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By: CHRB The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, October 20, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Commissioners Steve Beneto, George Krikorian and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The

Oct20, 2016

NTRA Board Approves Updates to Safety & Integrity Code of Standards: NTRA.Com 10/20/16

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By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Board of Directors today approved amendments to the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance Code of Standards, including: a January 2019 deadline for total compliance with the National

Oct19, 2016

Preciado Horse Tests Positive For Clenbuterol At Penn National: Paulick Report 10/19/16

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By: Ray Paulick Another horse trained by Ramon Preciado in Pennsylvania has been disqualified by State Horse Racing Commission stewards after testing positive for clenbuterol. Que Facil, first-place finisher of a $6,250 claiming race at

Oct19, 2016

Golden Gate Fields Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA. Com 10/19/16

October 19th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Golden Gate Fields, the historic Bay Area racetrack celebrating 75 years of racing in 2016, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.

Oct18, 2016

MD. Racing Commission Adopts ARCI Penalty Guides: The Racing Biz 10/18/16

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By: Frank Vespe In a moment of what Yogi Berra might have called “deja vu all over again,” the Maryland Racing Commission on Tuesday adopted the Association of Racing Commissioners International model rules on medication

Oct18, 2016

Another Preciado Horse Tests Positive For Clenbuterol At Parx: Paulick Report 10/18/16

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By: Ray Paulick Ramon Preciado, who continues to train at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania while a 270-day suspension for medication violations is under appeal, may face additional sanctions after a horse from his stable tested

Oct10, 2016

Texas Racing Commission to Learn About Out-Of-Competition Testing: Daily Racing Form 10/10/16

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By: Mary Rampellini The Texas Racing Commission was scheduled to hear a presentation on out-of-competition testing during its Tuesday meeting in Austin. New Mexico Racing Commission representatives Izzy Trejo and Ray Willis were scheduled to

Oct7, 2016

Racing Commission Says No Illegal Drugs Found in Little Brown Jug Winner: ABC6.Com 10/7/16

October 7th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Lu Ann Stoia DELAWARE — The Ohio State Racing Commission said Friday (today) the winner of the Little Brown Jug will get to keep his title. The Commission launched an investigation into allegations that

Oct7, 2016

Enhanced Security For International Trot: Standardbred Canada 10/7/16

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By: Standardbredcanada.ca On Friday, October 7, the New York State Gaming Commission announced enhanced security protocols for all horses participating in the $1 million International Trot at Yonkers Raceway on October 15. This is the

Oct6, 2016

International Horse Racing Authorities Move Forward with Lab Accreditation Program: Paulick Report 10/6/16

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By: Natalie Voss Progress continues on an international accreditation program for laboratories conducting drug testing on Thoroughbred racehorses, according to an update this week. Dr. Yves Bonnaire spoke before the 50th International Conference of Horseracing

Sep29, 2016

Santa Anita Installs Barn Surveillance System: Blood-Horse 9/29/16

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By: Blood-Horse Staff Santa Anita Park has developed and installed a state-of-the-art video surveillance system that enables close monitoring of the track's entire stable area on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week basis. The new surveillance project, the

Sep26, 2016

Monmouth Suspends Trainer Bradley for 45 Days: Daily Racing Form 9/26/16

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By: Jim Dunleavy The Monmouth Park board of stewards has suspended trainer Chloe Bradley for 45 days and fined her $1,500 for entering Lucy N Ethel in the Aug. 14 Blue Sparkler Stakes. The stewards

Sep23, 2016

Stronach Tracks Address ‘Program Trainers’: Blood-Horse 9/23/16

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By: Doug McCoy Believing suspended trainer Marcus Vitali may have been working with another trainer to effectively enter horses during his suspension, The Stronach Group announced this week that no entries would be taken for

Sep23, 2016

Jug Victory Under Protest after Trainers Discover Questionable Text Messages Allegedly Sent by Winning Trainer: Harness Racing Update.Com 9/23/16

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By: Dave Briggs The Little Brown Jug is under formal protest with the Ohio State Racing Commission. A group of trainers said text messages allegedly sent by trainer Casie Coleman on the morning of the

Sep22, 2016

Gulfstream Demands Proof that Kirk Ziadie Isn’t Tied to Father’s Horses: Daily Racing Form 9/22/16

September 22nd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Matt Hegarty Officials at Gulfstream Park have told trainer Ralph Ziadie that he must provide “clear evidence” that his son Kirk, who has been banned from the track, does not have any financial ties

Sep20, 2016

WV Requires Track Accreditation by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 9/20/16

September 20th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

By: NTRA.Com The West Virginia Racing Commission approved a rule today requiring that the state’s two Thoroughbred racetracks – Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races – seek accreditation from

Sep20, 2016

Ritvo: Stronach Tracks Bar Vitali, Hunter From Entry Box: Paulick Report 9/20/16

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By: Ray Paulick Trainer Marcus Vitali, currently serving a 120-day suspension for multiple medication violations in Florida, has been told by officials with The Stronach Group – owners of Gulfstream Park in Florida, Laurel Park

Sep18, 2016

ARCI Updates Model Rules Of Racing: Paulick Report 9/18/16

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By: Press Release An updated version (6.3) of the Association of Racing Commissioners International's Model Rules of Racing is now available on the association's website on the Model Rules and Standards page.  (www.arci.com). The ARCI

Sep9, 2016

News Releases: The Jockey Club 9/8/16

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By: Jockeyclub.com/contact; Bob Curran Jr. Statement from James L. Gagliano, president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club After a decade of discussion, and two full years of study, an enhanced model rule for

Sep7, 2016

5 Racehorses Test Positive for Meth, Must Forfeit Races They Won at Lone Star Park: The Dallas Morning News 9/7/16

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By: Caleb Downs At least five winning racehorses have been disqualified from races at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie this year after testing positive for trace amounts of meth, according to Texas Racing Commission officials. The

Sep6, 2016

Contaminated Feed Cause of Canterbury Drug Positives: Thoroughbred Daily News 9/6/16

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By: TDN Three Canterbury Park trainers will be held blameless for a total of four positive post-race tests for a banned leanness-promoting livestock feed additive, the track’s board of stewards has ruled. The Aug. 28

Sep6, 2016

Cobalt Administration Can Put Horses, Humans at Risk: The Horse 9/6/16

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By: Erica Larson Anything found naturally in a horse’s body is allowed to be there on a drug test, right? Not necessarily. Cobalt, for example, is a trace mineral found in B vitamins that horses

Aug30, 2016

California Betting on Equine ‘Passports’: Thoroughbred Daily News 8/30/16

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By: T. D. Thornton Advocates for some form of an “equine biological passport” have maintained in recent years that it’s the lack of funding–and not a lack of technological expertise–that is keeping drug policing based

Aug26, 2016

Horse, Groomers Test Positive For Methamphetamine At Golden Gate Fields:CBS Local.Com 8/26/16

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By: Hannah Albarazi ALBANY (CBS SF) – A thoroughbred horse and two groomers tested positive for methamphetamine at the Golden Gate Fields race track, raising concerns about drug abuse at California race tracks. The horse that tested

Aug26, 2016

Hovdey: Biological Passports Could Keep Cheaters on No-Fly List: Daily Racing Form 8/26/16

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By: Jay Hovdey Let’s concede for a moment that some people will cheat to win. I know, it’s hard to swallow. But human nature, being driven by human beings, sometimes veers toward the dark side,

Aug24, 2016

CHRB Member Calls for Trainer ‘Profiling’:Blood-Horse 8/24/16

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By: Jeremy Balan California Horse Racing Board member Madeline Auerbach, at an Aug. 24 meeting of the agency's Medication and Track Safety Committee, called for increased scrutiny on certain trainers through "profiling." The Wednesday meeting

Aug22, 2016

Del Mar, Jockey Club Back Enhanced Medication Testing: DMTC.Com 8/22/16

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By: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) and The Jockey Club have formally announced that they both will provide additional funding to the Ken Maddy Laboratory at the University California, Davis to

Aug22, 2016

Trainer’s Licence Suspended – Belinda McCarthy: HarnessLink 8/22/16

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By: NZST Today, Harness Racing New South Wales(HRNSW) Stewards, acting under the provisions of Australian Harness Racing Rule 183, suspended the Trainer’s Licence of Mrs Belinda McCarthy after receiving advice from the Australian Racing Forensic

Aug22, 2016

EIPH Research a Fundraising Priority for AAEP Foundation: AAEP 8/22/16

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By: AAEP News Room The AAEP Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), today announced its designation of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) research as a fundraising priority. EIPH refers to

Aug19, 2016

Embattled Trainer Preciado Seeks Exception to Absolute-Insurer Rule: Daily Racing Form 8/19/16

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By: Matt Hegarty An investigation involving a 25-year-old groom who has been charged with criminally administering the regulated medication clenbuterol to horses trained by Ramon Preciado at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa., remains open and

Aug18, 2016

New Pa. Horse Racing Commission is Up and Running:NJ.Com 8/18/16

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By: Staff- NJ Advance Media for NJ.com HARRISBURG, Pa. — A stronger, unified governance body to oversee Pennsylvania's more than $1 billion equine racing industry began its work to strengthen horse and harness racing. The

Aug18, 2016

California Expands Equine Drug Testing: Blood-Horse 8/18/16

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By: Industry Press Releases, West Region   Industry News Releases - In support of Thoroughbred industry organizations, Blood-Horse is posting news releases relating to the industry. The releases have not been edited by Blood-Horse. If

Aug16, 2016

Accreditation Gets Push in West Virginia: Blood-Horse 8/17/16

August 16th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By Tom LaMarra West Virginia Racing Commission staff will explore, among other things, whether capital improvement money racetracks get from a video lottery terminal fund can be used to pay for accreditation through the National

Aug9, 2016

Arlington International Accredited by Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA 8/9/16

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By: NTRA.Com   The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill., near Chicago, has earned full accreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Arlington hosts its

Aug5, 2016

‘Burden Of Proof’: Iowa Trainer Proves Feed Contamination Caused Ractopamine Positives: Paulick Report 8/5/16

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By: Paulick Report Staff The Prairie Meadows Board of Stewards on Wednesday found trainer Kelly Von Hemel blameless after two of his horses tested positive for ractopamine, because he was able to prove that the

Aug4, 2016

Hair Follicle Testing Implemented for Challenge Championship Horses: Daily Racing Form 8/4/16

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By: Steve Anderson Hair follicle testing will be conducted on all runners participating in the Bank of America Challenge Championship races for Quarter Horses at Los Alamitos on Oct. 29. The Challenge Championship is a

Aug3, 2016

NM Meeting Designed to Bring About Change: Blood-Horse 8/3/16

August 3rd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra The New Mexico racing and breeding industry recently held the first of what could become a regular series of meetings to address common issues, including equine medication and drug testing protocol. The

Jul28, 2016

Know What You’re Buying? The Messy World of Compounding Pharmacies.: Paulick Report 7/28/16

July 28th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Natalie Voss From Dec. 28 to Dec 30, 2015, inspectors from Florida's Department of Health observed business at Ergogenic Labs in Wellington, Fla., where pharmacist Scott Mangini oversaw the compounding of human and animal

Jul27, 2016

Mountaineer’s Leading Trainer, Ed Clouston, Suspended: Daily Racing Form 7/27/16

July 27th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Jim Dunleavy Eddie Clouston, the leading trainer at Mountaineer last year and at the current meeting, has been suspended by the board of stewards for a medication violation. Clouston also was suspended additional days

Jul27, 2016

Court to Consider Umarov Temporary Injunction: Blood-Horse 7/27/16

July 27th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Frank Angst A Kentucky court hearing scheduled Monday, Aug. 1 could determine if the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission can move forward on its intentions to immediately sanction trainer Otabek Umarov for allegedly refusing to

Jul25, 2016

NY Alters Rules on Claims, Some Medications: Blood-Horse 7/25/16

July 25th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Tom Precious Claims can be voided for additional race-day blood and urine positives for banned substances under a new rule approved July 25 by New York racing regulators. The New York State Gaming Commission

Jul23, 2016

Racing Commission Will Use West Virginia Derby Nominees to Debut New Drug-Testing Program: Daily Racing Form 7/23/16

July 23rd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Matt Hegarty The West Virginia Racing Commission will begin pulling samples this week from horses pointing to the Aug. 6 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park as the first step in the state’s launch

Jul22, 2016

Miyadi Gets Fine, Suspension for Medication Violation: Daily Racing Form 7/22/16

July 22nd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Steve Anderson DEL MAR, Calif. – Trainer Steve Miyadi has been fined $5,000 and suspended 30 days after Run for Retts tested positive for the prohibited substances methamphetamine and amphetamine following the $100,500 Soviet

Jul19, 2016

Out-of-Competition Testing Progresses in WV: Blood-Horse 7/19/16

July 19th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra Regulators and track executives in West Virginia hope to have about 50% of the starters in two upcoming graded stakes tested out of competition as part of a launch of the program

Jul14, 2016

Vet Fined $1,000 for Missing Lasix Shot that Forced Scratch of Delaware Park Stakes Horse: Paulick Report 7/14/16

July 14th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paulick Report Staff Dr. Robert Campbell has been fined $1,000 by Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission stewards for failing to give Juddmonte Farms' Suffused a pre-race furosemide (Lasix or Salix) treatment as scheduled, necessitating the filly's scratch

Jul14, 2016

Indiana Grand Reaccredited by Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA 7/14/16

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By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Indiana Grand in Shelbyville, Ind., has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. The 14-year-old racetrack hosts its biggest card of the season

Jul14, 2016

CHRB Alters Los Alamitos QH Drug Rules: Blood-Horse 7/14/16

July 14th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Jeremy Balan Following a court ruling in March that found "house rules" banning the use of drugs like clenbuterol and albuterol forLos Alamitos Race Course Quarter Horse races to be in conflict with California

Jun29, 2016

Regulators Consider Out-of-Competition Rule: Blood-Horse 6/29/16

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By: Frank Angst The model rules committee of the Association of Racing Commissioners International will consider an industry recommendation to expand out-of-competition testing when it meets July 14 in Seattle, Wash. The model rules committee will

Jun28, 2016

Maryland, Delaware Rule Glaucine Positives Environmental Contamination:The Racing Biz 6/28/16

June 28th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Frank Vespe The Maryland Racing Commission on Monday voted unanimously to treat a spate of recent positive tests for glaucine in the state as environmental contamination, to release purse funds that had been held

Jun22, 2016

After Spike In Violations, Florida HBPA Seeking ‘Fix’ Of New Medication Rules: Paulick Report 6/22/16

June 22nd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Ray Paulick Twenty-one of the 50 trainers with the most starts at the 2015-16 Gulfstream Park championship meeting were served with administrative complaints for medication violations since new regulations went into effect in January.

Jun21, 2016

WV Moves Ahead With Out-of-Competition Tests: Blood-Horse 6/21/16

June 21st, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra The West Virginia Racing Commission plans to launch its out-of-competition program in conjunction with the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) Aug. 6 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. WVRC executive director

Jun16, 2016

CHRB Passes Third-Party Lasix Administration: Blood-Horse 6/16/16

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By: Jeremy Balan Though many local veterinarians again voiced opposition, the California Horse Racing Board approved the third-party administration of race-day furosemide June 16 during a meeting at Santa Anita Park. The final step for the measure

Jun15, 2016

KHRC Denies Suspended Trainer’s Stay Request: Blood-Horse 6/15/16

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By: Frank Angst The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission June 15 denied suspended trainer Otabek Umarov's request for a stay in his lengthy suspension until a hearing can be conducted. On May 27, following a one-hour

Jun13, 2016

Indirect Veto Stalls Adoption of WV Rules: Blood-Horse 6/13/16

June 13th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra Some proposed changes and updates to Thoroughbred racing rules in West Virginia will have to wait almost another year because of an indirect veto by the governor. The Thoroughbred industry in the

Jun9, 2016

Media Advisory – Enhanced Protocols for Belmont Stakes Festival G1/$1M Races Include EMD & Steward Availability: NY Gaming Commission

June 9th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: NY Gaming Commission In addition to the standing security protocols for horses racing in Grade 1 races with purses of $1 million or more, the New York State Equine Medical Director and the Stewards

Jun8, 2016

Maryland Adopts ” Graded Stakes” Testing on All Samples: The Racing Biz 6/8/16

June 8th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Frank Vespe In a move made with little fanfare, the Maryland Racing Commission earlier this year began testing all equine samples to graded stakes protocol, Commission executive director Mike Hopkins said June 3. The

Jun3, 2016

Seven Maine Harness Racing Trainers Suspended, Fined: Portland Press Herald 6/3/16

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By: Dierdre Fleming The Maine State Harness Racing Commission suspended and fined seven licensed harness racing trainers for giving excessive levels of cobalt to horses. Cobalt, which can serve as a performance-enhancing drug in horses,

Jun2, 2016

CHRB to Again Consider Third-Party Lasix: Blood-Horse 6/2/16

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By: Frank Angst The California Horse Racing Board will again consider adopting a third-party Lasix administration policy at its regular meeting June 16. The rule on third-party Lasix administration on race day is on the agenda for

Jun2, 2016

Federal Grand Jury Expands Criminal Charges Against Penn National Trainer: Paulick Report 6/2/16

June 2nd, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Edited Press Release The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a federal grand jury brought additional criminal charges yesterday against a thoroughbred horse trainer already under indictment

May27, 2016

Kentucky Suspends Umarov for 10 Years: Blood-Horse 5/27/16

May 27th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Frank Angst After determining Otabek Umarov violated out-of-competition testing rules and possessed hypodermic needles, syringes, and injectable medications at Churchill Downs, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stewards revoked his owner-trainer's license for 10 years and fined

May25, 2016

Court Order Has Preciado Racing Again at Parx: Blood-Horse 5/25/16

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By: Frank Angst While Pennsylvania gets its new racing commission in place, multiple graded stakes-winning trainer Ramon Preciado—accused of six clenbuterol positives in March and April at Parx Racing—continues to win races. Running under a

May24, 2016

Parx: Six More Clenbuterol Positives for Preciado: Daily Racing Forms 5/24/16

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By: Jim Dunleavy Trainer Ramon Preciado, who has appealed a 270-day suspension for two clenbuterol overages at Parx Racing last fall, had six more clenbuterol positives at Parx between March 1 and April 12 of

May18, 2016

‘Good Standing’: New Kentucky Racing Commissioners Make First Case Decisions: Paulick Report 5/18/16

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By: Natalie Voss At the first meeting of the newly-appointed Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday, members released several decisions about pending cases following an executive session. The long saga of John Veitch acquired another

May12, 2016

Animal Welfare: A Continuing Effort: AQHA 5/12/16

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By:  The American Quarter Horse Association The AQHA Executive Committee approved recommendations from the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission to continue to make strides for the benefit of American Quarter Horses.   The health and well-being

May11, 2016

Pimlico Reaccredited By NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA 5/11/16

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By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Located in Baltimore, Pimlico kicks off

May11, 2016

Maryland Gives Vitali Green Light After Trainer Reapplies For Florida License: Paulick Report 5/5/16

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By: Ray Paulick The Maryland Jockey Club has begun accepting entries again from Marcus Vitali after the trainer began the process of reapplying for the Florida license he voluntarily relinquished last month, a move that

May5, 2016

Scollay: Safety, Integrity Not ‘Negotiable’:Blood-Horse 5/5/16

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By: Tom LaMarra The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will almost triple the number of veterinarians it has on a typical race day to assist with the two biggest programs of the year May 6-7 at

May5, 2016

State Racing Commission Upholds Positive Tests: Lincoln Journal Star 5/6/16

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By: Nicholas Bergin GRAND ISLAND -- An unusual torrent of race horses have tested positive for therapeutic drugs in Nebraska this spring. The owners and trainers of more than a dozen thoroughbreds appealed the penalties

Apr30, 2016

Maryland Tracks Not Accepting Entries from Trainer Vitali: Daily Racing Form 4/30/16

April 30th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Jim Dunleavy The Maryland Jockey Club is looking into pending medication violations against trainer Marcus Vitali in Florida, according to Sal Sinatra, president of the MJC. Vitali, the third-leading trainer at the Gulfstream Park

Apr29, 2016

Belmont Park Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA 4/29/16

April 29th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Belmont Park, home of the Belmont Stakes, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Located in Elmont, N.Y., on Long Island, just

Apr29, 2016

Churchill Downs Releases Derby, Oaks Equine Security Protocols; Re-Emphasizes Ongoing Safety & Integrity Measures: Churchill Downs 4/29/16

April 29th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Churchill Downs/News Release/Darren Rogers LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, April 29, 2016) – Churchill Downs Racetrack today re-emphasized its annual enhanced security measures for horses competing in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I)

Apr28, 2016

Churchill Downs Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA

April 28th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Churchill Downs, home of the world’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. The legendary

Apr28, 2016

Corticosteroid Joint Injections: An Issue at the Heart of Horse Racing’s Drug Debate: The Guardian 4/28/16

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By: Daniel Ross With the Kentucky Derby just around the corner, horse racing is once again poised to receive the glare of the public spotlight for the all-too-brief five-week window afforded by the Triple Crown

Apr27, 2016

Where’d You Get That Number? The Process Behind Therapeutic Drug Guidelines In Racing: Paulick Report 4/27/16

April 27th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Natalie Voss As the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium continues its fight for uniform medication guidelines across states, it is perhaps no surprise that the group has encountered opposition. Some horsemen and veterinarians have

Apr26, 2016

N.M. Plans Added Out-of-Competition Testing: The Blood-Horse 4/26/16

April 26th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Blood-Horse Staff The New Mexico Racing Commission immediately will begin enhanced out-of-competition testing at SunRay Park in Farmington as the state regulator launches an enhanced effort to halt cheating. The NMRC announced enhanced out-of-competition testing

Apr25, 2016

Trainer Suspended Five Years in New York: The Blood-Horse 4/25/16

April 25th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Tom Precious Racing regulators in New York have slapped a five-year ban on trainer Jerome Palumbo in a case state officials began investigating more than four years ago. The New York State Gaming Commission,

Apr14, 2016

Nebraska May End Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy for Race Horses: The Columbus Telegram 4/14/16

April 14th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Nicholas Bergin LINCOLN — Nebraska’s zero-tolerance policy toward race horses testing positive for certain drugs looks to be coming to an end. As part of an overhaul of state racing rules, Nebraska is on course

Apr13, 2016

ARCI Updates Regulatory Standards: ARCI.Com 4/13/16

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By: ARCI Press Release Lexington, KY -  The revisions to its racing regulatory standards that were adopted by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) at its meeting last month in New Orleans have now

Apr13, 2016

RCI Adds Footnote on Levo-Methamphetamine: The Blood-Horse 4/13/16

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By: Frank Angst In wrapping up work from a busy Association of Racing Commissioners International conference last month in New Orleans, the organization formally posted revisions to its regulatory standards April 13 including a change

Apr13, 2016

Delaware Adopts Claim Void Rule: The Racing Biz.Com 4/13/16

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By: Frank Vespe In advance of the 2016 Delaware Park meeting, the state’s Thoroughbred Racing Commission approved at its April 6 meeting a final rule allowing for claims to be voided when a claimed horse dies during a race

Apr11, 2016

Adoption of Penalty System Considered Key: The Blood-Horse 4/11/16

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By: Tom LaMarra Of the four major components of the National Uniform Medication Program, the multiple medication violation penalty system has been adopted by the lowest number of jurisdictions. But one official April 11 said

Apr11, 2016

Preciado Banned from Parx Racing: The Daily Racing Form 4/11/16

April 11th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Jim Dunleavy BENSALEM, Pa. – Embattled trainer Ramon Preciado, who is facing 270 days in suspensions for two clenbuterol positives at Parx Racing, has been notified that he will no longer be allowed to

Apr11, 2016

ROAP Examines Reciprocity on Various ‘Lists’: The Blood-Horse 4/11/16

April 11th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Tom LaMarra The Racing Officials Accreditation Program hopes to make progress this year on protocol that will keep horses placed on various lists from showing up and racing at other tracks while ineligible under

Apr8, 2016

Woodbine Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.Com 4/8/16

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By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Woodbine Racetrack in Rexdale, Ontario, near Toronto, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Opened in 1956 bearing a name associated with

Apr6, 2016

NYSGC Bans Six Harness Trainers for Cobalt Overages, Continues Investigation into Equine Drug Abuse in Standardbred Racing: NY Gaming Commission 4/6/16

April 6th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By: NYSGC The New York State Gaming Commission today took unprecedented action against six Standardbred trainers who administered potentially dangerous and performance-enhancing doses of cobalt to race horses in violation of Commission racing rules. Harness

Apr4, 2016

Preciado Given 180-Day Ban After Sixth Clenbuterol Positive: Daily Racing Form 4/4/16

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By: Jim Dunleavy Trainer Ramon Preciado has yet another clenbuterol positive at Parx Racing. The positive, from Flattering Tales – winner of a $10,000 maiden-claiming race Nov. 8 – is the sixth for Preciado during

Apr1, 2016

Top Parx Trainer Preciado Suspended 90 Days for Clenbuterol Violation:Daily Racing Form 4/1/16

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By: Jim Dunleavy Trainer Ramon Preciado has been suspended 90 days and fined $2,500 for a clenbuterol positive at Parx Racing on Oct. 24. Seventeenohsix, who finished second in the first race that day, has

Mar30, 2016

ARCI Adds Three April Town Hall Meetings: The Blood-Horse 3/30/16

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By: Blood-Horse Staff The Association of Racing Commissioners International has scheduled three additional town hall meetings in an effort to unify the racing industry, and develop a consensus path to improve the policing of the

Mar30, 2016

Gulfstream Track Vet Marquis Fined For Failure To Cooperate With State Investigators:Paulick Report 3/30/16

March 30th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Ray Paulick Dr. Patricia Marquis, the attending track veterinarian for Gulfstream Park, has been fined $250 for failure to fully cooperate with investigative staff employed by the Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division

Mar29, 2016

Challenge Hair Testing Requirements: AQHA.Com 3/29/16

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By: AQHA The Bank of America Racing Challenge Championships are set to take place at Los Alamitos Race Course in California on October 29. The conditions for the Challenge were issued on October 15, 2015,

Mar29, 2016

MARYLAND EQUINE FATALITY RATE DROPS 37 PERCENT: The Racing Biz 3/29/16

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By: Frank Vespe The incidence of equine fatalities in Maryland fell to its lowest rate since 2011 in 2015, according to data from The Jockey Club released last week. The combined fatality rate at Laurel

Mar25, 2016

New York Proposal Would Add Oversight of Vets: The Blood-Horse 3/25/16

March 25th, 2016|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By: Frank Angst The New York State Gaming Commission has put together a proposed rule it hopes would add scrutiny to the practices of racetrack veterinarians. The proposal would require vets to limit drug administrations

Mar24, 2016

NYRA Equine Injury Rate Remains Below National Average: Horse Racing Nation 3/24/16

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By: Horseracingnation.com/NYRA Communications   For a third consecutive year, the number of catastrophic equine injuries at The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) tracks continued at a rate below the national average, as reported Tuesday by The

Mar24, 2016

Foreman Believes in Science Behind Thresholds:Blood-Horse 3/24/16

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By: Frank Angst Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association chairman Alan Foreman is confident a 2015 decision by a Delaware assistant attorney general not to pursue a medication overage case against trainer Todd Pletcher will not negatively impact

Mar23, 2016

Studies on Lasix Administration Progressing:Blood-Horse 3/23/16

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By: Frank Angst In a presentation at the Association of Racing Commissioners International conference March 23 in New Orleans, Jockey Club executive director Matt Iuliano highlighted studies examining the efficacy of administering furosemide at least

Mar23, 2016

RCI Looks at Added Out-of-Competition Testing: Blood-Horse 3/23/16

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By: Frank Angst Racing Medication and Testing Consortium executive director Dionne Benson said as regulators look at new, enhanced recommendations on out-of-competition testing, they're going to find policies that will work for the industry. Participating

Mar22, 2016

Sales Companies Amend Steroid Policy: Blood-Horse 3/22/16

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By: Blood - Horse staff Officials from Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton Co., and Ocala Breeders' Sales Company on March 22 jointly announced they have amended the anabolic androgenic steroid policy. The policy has been amended to

Mar22, 2016

THA and NYTHA President Rick Violette Jr. Statement on Equine Injury Database News: NYTHA 3/22/16

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By: NYTHA “The Equine Injury Database statistics released today, which revealed a 14% decrease in equine fatalities for 2015, was encouraging news. We applaud the work of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance, which was

Mar20, 2016

TVMDL Drug Testing Lab Receives RMTC Accreditation: The Horse 3/20/16

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By: Edited Press Release Following two years of dedicated work to achieve the standards put forth by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC), the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TMVDL) Drug Testing Laboratory

Mar17, 2016

Inflammatory Biomarkers: A Horse’s Early Warning System?: Paulick Report 3/17/16

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By: Natalie Voss Veterinarians have long been searching for some sort of advance warning that a horse may be on the brink of suffering a serious bone or soft tissue injury. Recent research into biomarkers

Mar15, 2016

Indiana Suspends Trainer Haffner 45 Days: The Blood-Horse 3/15/16

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By: Frank Angst In a settlement with the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, trainer Randy Haffner will serve at least a 45-day suspension for 2015 violations in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse races at Indiana Grand Racing

Mar11, 2016

NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance Re-accredits Santa Anita: Horse Racing Nation 3/11/16

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By: NTRA The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, near Los Angeles, has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Since 1934, Santa Anita has been one of

Mar11, 2016

Texas to Enforce Corticosteroid Thresholds as of Apr. 7: Thoroughbred Daily News 3/11/16

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By: T.D. Thornton The Texas Racing Commission has ended a year-long study on corticosteroid use and will begin enforcing threshold levels in Thoroughbreds that meet Racing Medication and Testing Consortium standards starting with the opening

Mar11, 2016

Judge Sides with Owner in Dispute over Hair-Follicle Test: Daily Racing Form 3/11/16

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By: Steve Anderson A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled on Thursday that Los Alamitos Race Course was in violation of state law when it denied owner Gustavo de la Torre the right to run

Mar3, 2016

Aqueduct Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA 3/3/16

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By: NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, March 3, 2016) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Aqueduct, located

Mar1, 2016

AAEP Panel Examines Possible Research Paths for EIPH Treatment: AAEP

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As part of its strategic initiative to protect the health and welfare of the racehorse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners has released a list of research topics identified by an expert panel as central

Feb23, 2016

Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bill Creating New Racing Commission: Paulick Report 2/23/16

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By: Edited Press Release Governor Tom Wolf today signed House Bill 941, which, among other things, includes reforms of Pennsylvania's equine racing industry. The governor was joined by state Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding,

Feb17, 2016

Jockey Club Researches the Untapped Power of the Microchip:Paulick Report 2/17/16

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By: Natalie Voss The Jockey Club's announcement last summer that it would begin requiring microchips for foal registrations starting in 2017 was met with relatively little fanfare. That could be because microchipping has been standard

Feb12, 2016

Glaucine: Next Big Performance-Enhancer or Accidental Contaminant?:Thoroughbred Daily News 2/12/16

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By: T.D. Thornton When news broke early Thursday about an alleged series of positive tests for the substance glaucine involving high-profile Standardbred trainers in New York, the story was picked up by a number of

Feb11, 2016

Willis to Chair New Mexico Racing Commission: The Blood-Horse 2/11/16

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By: Blood-Horse Staff The New Mexico Racing Commission has elected Ray Willis of Roswell to serve as its chairman. Willis replaces Robert Doughty III of Albuquerque, who will remain on the commission. A native of

Feb8, 2016

Trainer Contessa serving seven-day suspension:Daily Racing Form 2/8/16

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By: David Grening Trainer Gary Contessa on Monday began serving a seven-day suspension for a drug violation incurred nearly two years ago at Tampa Bay Downs. The Contessa-trained Jeremy’s Song, who finished second in a

Feb8, 2016

Racetrack Vet Group Takes Proactive Approach: The Blood-Horse 2/8/16

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By: Tom LaMarra An organization formed to represent the interests of racetrack veterinarians has become proactive in the area of research into therapeutic medications and continues to make its case that vets should be part

Feb4, 2016

Racing Investigators Conference Set for March: The Blood Horse 2/4/16

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By: Frank Angst Racing investigators will cover a wide range of topics when they meet for four days in March at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Del. The Organization of Racing Investigators has set the final

Feb2, 2016

RCI Schedules Second ‘Town Hall’ Meeting: The Blood-Horse 2/2/16

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By: Blood-Horse Staff The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) will hold the second in a series of "Town Hall" meetings Monday, Feb. 22 at Gulfstream Park. The meeting's purpose is to gather input and

Jan31, 2016

Meadowlands Trainer Gets a Positive: HarnessLink 1/31/16

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By: Justin Horowitz EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (January 30, 2016) - As a result of its out-of-competition testing program, the Meadowlands Racetrack announces the positive test of a horse trained by Robert Bresnahan, Junior. Tag Up

Jan31, 2016

Cobalt Positives Lead To Suspension of California Standardbred Trainer: Paulick Report 1/31/16

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By: Press Release The stewards at Cal Expo issued an interim suspension Jan. 30 to trainer Marissa Tyler for the protection of the public after a number of standardbreds in her barn tested high for

Jan26, 2016

NY Strengthens Multiple Violator Penalties: The Blood-Horse 1/26/16

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By: Tom Precious New York regulators have given final approval to several equine drug rules, including a new system of minimum penalties for repeat drug violators. The decisions by the New York State Gaming Commission

Jan25, 2016

Enforcement Update: California Horse Racing Board 1/25/16

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By: Press Release SACRAMENTO, CA – This is an update of complaints, stewards’ rulings, and Board decisions involving Class 1, 2, and 3 medication violations and other significant matters. The CHRB filed complaints against trainer

Jan19, 2016

Maryland Racing Commission Names Medication Policy Committee: The Racing Biz 1/19/16

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By: Frank Vespe In the wake of a controversial non-disqualification that roiled the Maryland racing industry, Maryland Racing Commission chairman John McDaniel announced today that he had appointed a Medication Policy and Review Committee. That

Jan16, 2016

Abbott’s Compounding Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Recall of All Lots of Unexpired Sterile Human and Animal Compounded Products Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance: FDA.gov 1/16/16

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By: Press Release Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling all unexpired lots of sterile compounded products due to concerns of lack of sterility assurance. All unexpired lots are subject to the recall. These include injectable

Jan14, 2016

Preciado begins suspension after appeal denied: Daily Racing Form 1/14/16

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By: Jim Dunleavy The Delaware Racing Commission at its Wednesday meeting signed off on the appeal decision and penalty order for trainer Ramon Preciado, who had two clenbuterol positives at Delaware Park last summer. Preciado’s

Jan6, 2016

Study of EIPH in 2-Year-Olds Completed: The Blood-Horse 1/6/16

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By: Tom LaMarra A study designed to determine the levels of exercise-industry pulmonary hemorrhage in 2-year-olds racing in South Florida is complete, but the data won't be released until a scientific paper is published after

Jan4, 2016

Hubbard Horse Disqualified From Futurity Win, Trainer’s Suspension Waived: Paulick Report 1/4/16

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By: Ray Paulick In the “whatever happened to” department, we have some closure on a high-profile drug disqualification in Quarter horse racing from last year. The case involved Lilly Is First, winner of the $337,186

Dec23, 2015

Conway Finds Lasix-Free Races Regulation Unconstitutional: Thoroughbred Daily News 12/23/15

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Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has found unconstitutional a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission regulation that permits racetracks to conduct races for which horses could not be treated with the legal anti-bleeder medication furosemide, according to

Dec16, 2015

Medication rules lead to smaller purse for Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity: Daily Racing Form 12/16/15

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By: Steve Andersen CYPRESS, Calif. – Strict medication regulations contributed to a decline in the purse for the Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity for Quarter Horses this year, but track officials expect growth in 2016

Dec16, 2015

Ziadie Handed Six-Year Suspension: Daily Racing Form 12/16/15

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By: Matt Hegarty Kirk Ziadie, a Florida-based trainer who led the Gulfstream Park spring meeting with 22 wins from 45 starts, has been suspended six years and fined $18,000 for what state regulators said were

Dec16, 2015

Tracks, Regulators Aim for Improved Testing: The Blood-Horse 12/16/15

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By Frank Angst In a story that stunned attendees at the Global Symposium on Racing and Gaming Dec. 8, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission equine medical director Mary Scollay told a story of a misunderstanding between

Dec15, 2015

Regulators Want Central Rule-Making Process: The Blood-Horse 12/15/15

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By: Tom LaMarra Development of a central rule-making process for uniform medication policies and related implementation will be the 2016 focus for the Association of Racing Commissioners International. The organization's board of directors at a

Dec14, 2015

New Research Could Put Regulators On Trail Of Horsemen Using Synthetic Steroids: Paulick Report 12/14/15

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By: Natalie Voss The fight against illegal drugs in horse racing may have gotten another boost on Monday, when the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted to approve funding for a new kind of drug

Dec9, 2015

Symposium: Integrity Requires Team Approach: The Blood-Horse 12/9/15

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By: Frank Angst panel participant and audience member on "Fixing Racing," the final panel of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program's Global Symposium on Racing and Gaming, echoed the same sentiment: Cooperation is

Dec8, 2015

NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance adds language to boost drug-testing integrity: Daily Racing Form 12/8/15

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By: Matt Hegarty TUCSON, Ariz. – The administrators of a voluntary accreditation program for racetracks have added a section to the code requiring tracks to push state racing commissions to demand that laboratories implement drug-testing

Nov9, 2015

New Synthetic Opioid Designer Drug Found by New York Lab: ARCI 11/9/15

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Press Release LEXINGTON, KY - The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has put all racing regulatory agencies worldwide on notice of a finding by the New York Equine Drug Testing Program of the presence

Nov9, 2015

Two Horses Test Positive for Opioid: The Blood-Horse 11/9/15

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By: Blood-Horse Staff The New York State Gaming Commission has indefinitely suspended trainer Roy Sedlacek for two positives in October at Belmont Park for AH-7921, a synthetic opioid the Association of Racing Commissioners International said

Oct29, 2015

AQHA Racing Challenge Implements Clenbuterol Testing: AQHA 10/29/15

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By: Press Release Starting in 2016, horses in all regional Challenge races will be subject to hair testing for clenbuterol. In the American Quarter Horse Association’s continuing and ongoing efforts to further the safety and

Oct29, 2015

Breeders’ Cup aims for cocoon of security, safety for horses: Lexington Herald Leader 10/29/15

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By: Janet Patton and Alicia Wincze Hughes Breeders' Cup and Keeneland are taking extra steps to make sure all the competitors on hand for the world championships are as safe as they can be, a

Oct20, 2015

TVMDL Receives Interim Accreditation From RMTC: The Horse 10/20/15

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By: Edited Press Release The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Drug Testing Laboratory received interim accreditation from the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board at the group's October meeting. The laboratory is

Oct8, 2015

Methocarbamol (Robaxin) Threshold/Treatment Protocols: NTRA.com 10/8/15

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Press Release The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission recently suspended trainer Graham Motion for five days and fined him $500 for a medication overage involving the winner Kitten’s Point in Keeneland’s Bewitch Stakes. Kentucky officials determined

Oct6, 2015

RMTC responds to part of KyHBPA editorial: The Courier-Journal 10/6/15

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By: Jennie Rees  I recently posted online at courier-journal.com an editorial written by Marty Maline, the executive director of the Kentucky division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. The editorial, titled “Guilty Until Proven

Oct2, 2015

Keeneland Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: Horse Racing Nation 10/2/15

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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Keeneland has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Keeneland, which also includes the world’s leading Thoroughbred auction house, is a National Historic Landmark and has

Sep29, 2015

ARCI Announces Members of Compliance Group: The Blood-Horse 9/29/15

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By Blood-Horse Staff The Association of Racing Commissioners International Sept. 29 announced members of a committee that will work with regulators in each racing state to complete implementation of reforms that make up the National

Sep24, 2015

New York Adopts Rule to Limit Use of NSAIDs: The Blood-Horse 9/24/15

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By Teresa Genaro The New York State Gaming Commission Sept. 24 passed several rule amendments related to equine medication, including further restrictions on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and a total ban on stanozolol,

Sep23, 2015

Waldrop Q&A: Safety and Integrity Alliance: The Blood-Horse 9/23/15

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By Frank Angst In an Aug. 29 Blood-Horse magazine story, National Thoroughbred Racing Association president Alex Waldrop and other industry leaders assessed the work of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance in an article titled

Sep23, 2015

Release of NY Asmussen Probe Delayed: The Blood-Horse 9/23/15

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By Tom Precious The much-anticipated Sept. 24 release by New York regulators of their probe into the care of horses trained by Steve Asmussen is being delayed. More than 18 months after the People for

Sep23, 2015

CHRB Commissioner’s Filly DQ’d From Stakes: The Blood-Horse 9/23/15

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By Jeremy Balan California Horse Racing Board commissioner George Krikorian's Big Book has been disqualified from her victory in the July 25 Fleet Treat at Del Mar because of a test that showed elevated levels

Sep20, 2015

Ziadie Fighting Denial of License in Florida: Paulick Report 9/20/15

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By Ray Paulick Trainer Kirk Ziadie is fighting an Aug. 26 decision by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering to deny his occupational license application because of what the regulatory agency said were three medication

Sep16, 2015

Regulators Step Up Push for Drug Uniformity: The Blood-Horse 9/16/15

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By Tom LaMarra The Association of Racing Commissioners International is stepping up efforts to get state regulators to fully adopt the National Uniform Medication Program. ARCI chairman Mark Lamberth of the Arkansas State Racing Commission

Sep16, 2015

CHRB Moves Forward on Third-Party Lasix: The Blood-Horse 9/16/15

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By Jeremy Balan Nearly a month after the California Horse Racing Board hit the brakes on third-party administration of furosemide in the state, the governing body spent just more than a minute to move the

Sep15, 2015

Trainer Tom Amoss To Begin 45-Day Suspension Thursday: Paulick Report 9/15/15

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By Paulick Report Staff Trainer Tom Amoss will begin a 45-day suspension imposed by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission on Thursday, Sept. 17. The suspension will run through the end of October, and include both

Sep15, 2015

Foundation Authorizes Two Lasix Studies: The Blood-Horse 9/15/15

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By Blood-Horse Staff Two research projects designed to study the impact of furosemide on exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage will be conducted on behalf of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, the organization said Sept. 15. The studies

Sep10, 2015

Status of KY Lasix-Free Regulation Uncertain: The Blood-Horse 9/10/15

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By Ron Mitchell The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee of the Kentucky legislature has voted 6-2 to find a proposed regulation permitting racetracks the option of carding furosemide-free races "deficient." Furosemide, commonly known as Salix or

Sep4, 2015

CHRB Committee Advances New Lasix Proposal: The Blood-Horse 9/4/15

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By Jeremy Balan The California Horse Racing Board Medication and Track Safety Committee took a step forward Sept. 4 regarding the potential employment of third-party furosemide administration in the state, but any change in procedures

Sep1, 2015

NYTHA To Acquire New Testing Equipment For NY Equine Drug…: NYTHA.com 9/1/15

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Press Release The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) today announced its commitment to acquire state-of-the-art testing equipment for the New York Equine Drug Testing and Research Program at Morrisville State College. The new equipment,

Aug31, 2015

CTT Pledges Funds for Barn Surveillance: The Blood-Horse 8/31/15

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By Tom LaMarra The California Thoroughbred Trainers Aug. 31 said its leadership unanimously agreed to use $150,000 from reserve funds to facilitate race-day camera surveillance in barn areas at California racetracks. The board of directors

Aug25, 2015

Pennsylvania Trainer Rojas Pleads Not Guilty To Wire Fraud…: Paulick Report 8/25/15

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By Paulick Report Staff Pennsylvania trainer Murray Rojas has pleaded not guilty on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges related to allegations of illegal race-day drugging of horses running at Penn National race course in

Aug25, 2015

Just Do It: The Blood-Horse 8/25/15

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By Tom LaMarra In March 2013 eight states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast—Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia—announced their intentions to adopt uniform regulations governing equine medication rules and

Aug24, 2015

California Supports Third-Party Furosemide Administration: The Horse 8/24/15

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By Edited Press Release Members of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and California horse racing industry leaders are reaffirming their support for the concept of third-party furosemide (also called Salix or Lasix) administration as

Aug18, 2015

Kentucky Commission Approves Measure To Begin Regulating Cobalt: Paulick Report 8/18/15

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By Natalie Voss The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a new rule to regulate the use of cobalt during a regularly-scheduled meeting Tuesday afternoon. The commission unanimously approved a rule that would institute penalties for

Aug17, 2015

Attorneys: Horse Racing Drug Prosecutions on Solid Ground: The Horse 8/17/15

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By Edited Press Release Horse racing’s anti-doping rules will continue to withstand legal challenge, according to conclusions reached at a meeting of regulatory attorneys convened by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI). “A widely

Aug12, 2015

Horse trainer suspended in Sunland Park doping case: Las Cruces Sun-News 8/12/15

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By: The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE >> A horse trainer faces a one-year suspension and $6,000 in fines after two of his horses tested positive for drugs earlier this year at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.

Aug12, 2015

Pennsylvania Trainer Rojas Indicted On Wire Fraud, Conspiracy Charges: Paulick Report 8/12/15

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By: Press Release The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that a grand jury in Harrisburg has indicted a local thoroughbred horse trainer on charges of wire fraud and

Aug9, 2015

Necropsy Database, Vet’s List Tests Proposed: The Blood-Horse 8/9/15

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By Tom LaMarra The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee will implement a centralized database for racehorse necropsy information and has recommended all horses that come off the vet's list be subject to testing based on

Aug5, 2015

Med-Free Bonus Program Stymied By Little-Known Rule: Thoroughbred Daily News 8/5/15

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By T. D. Thornton Bruce Seymore, the executive director of Arapahoe Park, is a bit of a maverick racetrack operator. His Colorado oval is geographically isolated from other racing venues, and when Seymore senses he

Jul28, 2015

WVRC Votes to Hire New Drug-Testing Lab: The Blood-Horse 7/28/15

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By Tom LaMarra The West Virginia Racing Commission voted July 28 to hire a new equine drug-testing laboratory when the contract with its current lab ends at the end of August. West Virginia is one

Jul28, 2015

AAEP Announces Initiative to Enhance Horse Health, Racing Integrity: AAEP.org 7/28/15

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Press release AAEP Announces Initiative to Enhance Horse Health, Racing Integrity Prescription for Racing Reform to seek non-race day EIPH treatments, support 48-hour NSAID rule The American Association of Equine Practitioners today announced a multi-part

Jul22, 2015

New Mexico Commission Bans Clenbuterol: The Paulick Repot 7/22/15

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By Ray Paulick The New Mexico Racing Commission in a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday voted to temporarily suspend the use of the bronchodilator clenbuterol in Thoroughbreds and Quarter horses, effective Thursday, July 23. The

Jul21, 2015

New ‘Race Horse’ Registry On Regulatory Horizon: Thoroughbred Daily News 7/21/15

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By T. D. Thornton If individual racing commissions adopt the new model rule voted in last Thursday by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), horses of all racing breeds will soon be required to

Jul21, 2015

Mid-Atlantic Issues Advisory on Two Drugs: The Blood-Horse 7/21/15

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By Tom LaMarra West Virginia has joined other states in the Mid-Atlantic region in posting an advisory regarding use of two therapeutic drugs that can be problematic for horsemen. The advisory stemmed from a Mid-Atlantic

Jul14, 2015

Compounding Pharmacy, Supplier Sued For $6 Million Over Viagra…: The Paulick Report 7/14/15

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RMTC Compounding Pharmacy, Supplier Sued For $6 Million Over Viagra Positives By Ray Paulick Quarter horse trainer John Stinebaugh, suspended 16 years and fined $40,000 after four of his horses tested positive for the active

Jul13, 2015

Trainer Werre’s Suspension Reduced to 7 Days: The Blood-Horse 7/13/15

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RMTC By Ron Mitchell A Kentucky trainer whose one-year suspension and $5,000 fine for a medication positive were overturned by a judge has agreed to a seven-day suspension and $500 fine from the Kentucky Horse

Jul8, 2015

Vazquez Files Appeal After Xylazine Positive in Pennsylvania: The Paulick Report 7/8/15

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RMTC By Ray Paulick Troubled Mid-Atlantic trainer Juan Vazquez – ejected this year from tracks in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia – is appealing a June 17 ruling from stewards at Pennsylvania’s Penn National

Jul7, 2015

Updated: ‘Seven Missed Positives’: Indiana Racing Commission…: The Paulick Report 7/7/15

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RMTC Updated: ‘Seven Missed Positives’: Indiana Racing Commission Releases Audit Of Truesdail Labs by Edited Press Release The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has released its staff report on the audit of its former primary laboratory

Jul7, 2015

RMTC: Uniform Drug Program Has Momentum: The Blood-Horse 7/7/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra An effort that began in the Mid-Atlantic region more than two years ago has made "significant progress," according to the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium. Adoption of the National Uniform Medication

Jun30, 2015

Delaware Park Latest Track to Boot Vazquez: The Blood-Horse 6/30/15

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RMTC By Frank Angst Trainer Juan C. Vazquez is slowly running out of Mid-Atlantic tracks at which to run his horses after Delaware Park informed the trainer he is no longer welcome to race his

Jun29, 2015

KHRC Delays Action on Medication Rules: The Blood-Horse 6/29/15

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RMTC By Ron Mitchell The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on June 29 delayed taking a vote on proposed rules on medication testing, withdrawal guidelines, and disciplinary measures and penalties that included rules on the mineral

Jun29, 2015

New Drug Rules Take Effect in West Virginia: The Blood-Horse 6/29/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra With the latest Thoroughbred racing rule changes now in place, West Virginia has now fully adopted the National Uniform Medication Program. The updates took effect June 28, said Kelli Talbott, senior

Jun26, 2015

‘Emerging Threats’ on Horizon for CHRB: Thoroughbred Daily News 6/26/15

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RMTC By T. D. Thornton Don’t expect to see any Lasix-free races soon in the Golden State, but the California Horse Racing Board is zeroing in on proactive ways to head off other "emerging threats"

Jun24, 2015

Kentucky Trainer Walsh Suspended 10 Days: The Blood-Horse 6/24/15

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RMTC By Frank Angst Kentucky stewards have suspended trainer Brendan Walsh for 10 days after multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were found in post-race tests of Saham after his third-place finish in the Transylvania Stakes (gr.

Jun24, 2015

Federal Court Dismisses Dutrow Appeal Of 10-Year Suspension: The Paulick Report 6/24/15

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RMTC By Paulick Report Staff In a decision filed earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed trainer Rick Dutrow Jr.’s appeal of a 10-year license suspension in which he

Jun24, 2015

Trainer, owners could face penalties: Albuquerque Journal 6/24/15

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RMTC By Ed Johnson ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A racehorse co-owned by Ruidoso Downs owner R.D. Hubbard and The Downs at Albuquerque owner Paul Blanchard has tested positive for an excessive amount of a therapeutic drug,

Jun23, 2015

Florida: Race-Day Medication Limited To Lasix Starting July 1: The Paulick Report 6/23/15

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Beginning July 1, the anti-bleeding medication furosemide – commonly known as Salix or Lasix – will be the only therapeutic agent that can be administered on race days at Florida Thoroughbred tracks, including Tampa Bay

Jun23, 2015

Suspension, fines for 2 horse trainers: Albuquerque Journal 6/23/15

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RMTC By Charles D. Brunt New Mexico Racing Commission stewards suspended trainer Lillian N. Silva for a year and fined her $5,000 after a horse under her care tested positive for more than double the

Jun17, 2015

Judge Reverses Werre’s One-Year Suspension: The Blood-Horse 6/17/15

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RMTC By Ron Mitchell A circuit court judge has reversed the one-year suspension imposed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on trainer Daniel Werre for a positive medication test at Turfway Park in December 2012.

Jun15, 2015

Racing integrity Out-of-competition testing of 92 horses at Ruidoso…: Ruidoso News 6/15/15

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RMTC Racing integrity Out-of-competition testing of 92 horses at Ruidoso Downs By Ty Wyant The stringent out-of-competition testing of 92 horses at Ruidoso Downs, June 3 and 4, is a major addition to the continual

Jun5, 2015

‘The New Normal’: Ruidoso Steps Up Out-Of-Competition Testing: The Paulick Report 6/5/15

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RMTC By Press Release The stringent out-of-competition testing of 92 horses on June 3-4 at Ruidoso Downs is a major addition to the continual fight against people who aim to ruin racing’s integrity. Fundamentally, out-of-competition

Jun3, 2015

Commentary: ‘If Florida Can, We All Can’: The Blood-Horse 6/3/15

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RMTC By Lonny Powell There is very good news—actually great news—emanating from Florida regarding industry efforts to adopt and implement what is commonly referred to as the National Uniform Medication Program. On June 2 Florida

Jun2, 2015

When The Cheaters Get It Wrong: Cobalt Latest In A List Of…: The Paulick Report 6/2/15

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RMTC When The Cheaters Get It Wrong: Cobalt Latest In A List Of Misestimations By Natalie Voss The horse is a complex creature; so complex that even to those looking to give him a chemical

Jun2, 2015

Florida Governor Signs Medication Reform Bill: The Blood-Horse 6/2/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra Florida Gov. Rick Scott June 2 signed into law legislation that will revamp equine medication and drug testing as part of the National Uniform Medication Program. The law takes effect July

Jun1, 2015

BC Expands Out-of-Competition Testing Program: The Blood-Horse 6/1/15

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RMTC By Blood-Horse Staff Breeders' Cup June 1 said it has extended its out-of-competition drug testing program to include the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, which offers winners automatic berths in the World Championships. Racetracks that

May28, 2015

At the track new strict rules working for horsemen and fans: Ruidoso News 5/28/15

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RMTC By Ty Wyant New strict Ruidoso Downs' rules, including a requirement that every horse that entered the trials had to be on the grounds 10 days prior to the trials and all qualifiers must

May28, 2015

Vazquez: Racing Commission Reverses Penn National Ban: The Paulick Report 5/28/15

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RMTC By Paulick Report Staff The Pennsylvania Racing Commission has reversed an order by Penn National Race Course banning the trainer Juan Vazquez from its premises without explanation. A second ban issued against the trainer

May28, 2015

It’s Always Something: Regulators Monitoring Abuse Of New…: The Paulick Report 5/28/15

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RMTC It’s Always Something: Regulators Monitoring Abuse Of New Equine Drug By Natalie Voss As any racing chemist will tell you, the business of regulating medication use and halting its abuse on the track is

May27, 2015

Monmouth Park earns NTRA safety reaccreditation: The Racing Biz 5/27/15

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RMTC The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Monmouth Park has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Home to 17 graded stakes – including the $1 million Haskell Invitational and

May26, 2015

Parx Racing Bans On-Track Shockwave Therapy: The Paulick Report 5/26/15

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RMTC By Paulick Report Staff Parx Racing will ban possession or use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy devices on the grounds of the Bensalem, Pa., racetrack, effective June 1, director of racing Sam Elliott told the

May26, 2015

NY Begins Weekly Track Information Reports: The Blood-Horse 5/26/15

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RMTC By Teresa Genaro The New York State Gaming Commission announced a major new transparency initiative at its May 26 meeting. As a result of recommendations from the Fan Advisory Council, established in 2011 by

May26, 2015

KEDRC Makes Cobalt Policy Recommendation: The Blood-Horse 5/26/15

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RMTC By Frank Angst The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council will advise the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to adopt rules on the mineral cobalt in line with a Racing Medication and Testing Consortium recommendation. The

May23, 2015

CHRB: $1.2 Million Added To UC Davis Drug Testing, Research…: The Paluick Report 5/23/15

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RMTC CHRB: $1.2 Million Added To UC Davis Drug Testing, Research Budget By Edited Press Release It was announced at the monthly meeting of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) Thursday that $1.2 million had

May21, 2015

OSRC Meeting offers 2014 Test Results, Figures: Ohio State Racing Commission 5/21/15

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RMTC Press Release At the May 19 Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) meeting, discussion continued regarding a new study concerning the effects of cobalt on Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses. Dr. James Robertson, consulting veterinarian, updated

May19, 2015

Maryland Racing Commission adopts cobalt regulation: The Racing Biz 5/19/15

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RMTC By Frank Vespe A year ago at it post-Preakness meeting, the Maryland Racing Commission voted to begin testing cobalt levels in horses in an effort to establish threshold levels and determine whether it needed

May15, 2015

Preakness Entrants Undergo OOC Testing; MD Only TC…: Thoroughbred Daily News 5/15/15

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RMTC Preakness Entrants Undergo OOC Testing; MD Only TC State Not to Apply for Grant Money By T.D. Thornton Horses for the GI Preakness S. were subjected to a form of out-of-competition (OOC) testing Thursday

May13, 2015

New Paradigm for Racing Drug Violations Being Developed: The Horse 5/13/15

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RMTC By Edited Press Release The Association of Racing Commissioners International’s (ARCI) Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee (DTSP) has voted to call for public comment on draft rule language that would create a new

May7, 2015

TRPB to provide integrity services for USTA: ustrotting.com 5/7/15

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RMTC USTA Communications Department Columbus, OH --- The U.S. Trotting Association announced today it has retained the services of the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau to conduct a variety of integrity services. “The USTA is committed

Apr28, 2015

AAEP On Call Program to Support Derby and Oaks Telecasts: AAEP.org 4/28/15

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RMTC Press Release Equine surgeon Keith Latson, DVM, DACVS, will represent the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program and assist NBC Sports with horse-health information during the May 1 and 2 live racing

Apr27, 2015

Harness Trainer Pena Cited For 1,717 Drug Violations, Fined…: The Paulick Report 4/27/15

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RMTC Harness Trainer Pena Cited For 1,717 Drug Violations, Fined $343,400, Banned Three Years By Press Release The New York State Gaming Commission today issued a $343,400 fine and three-year ban against harness trainer Luis

Apr27, 2015

Cobalt Policy Adopted by Regulators: Horseracingnation.com 4/27/15

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RMTC Press Release The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) is formally notifying regulators and their testing labs of a new policy that would make it illegal to administer cobalt to a race horse. The

Apr23, 2015

Broad Horse-Protection Plan Floated by RCI: The Blood-Horse 4/23/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Association of Racing Commissioners International will put out for comment a broad equine welfare proposal that would sanction anyone found to have used excessive amounts of substances to the detriment

Apr23, 2015

RCI Board Approves Cobalt Regulations: The Blood-Horse 4/23/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Association of Racing Commissioners International board of directors April 23 approved a testing threshold level and penalties for the mineral cobalt, a naturally occurring substance in racehorses. During a meeting

Apr23, 2015

Broad Horse-Protection Plan Floated by RCI: The Blood-Horse 4/23/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Association of Racing Commissioners International will put out for comment a broad equine welfare proposal that would sanction anyone found to have used excessive amounts of substances to the detriment

Apr22, 2015

Methamphetamine Positive Lands Gorder 14-Month Suspension: The Paulick Report 4/22/15

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RMTC by Ray Paulick Trainer Kellyn Gorder has been suspended one year and fined $5,000 by Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stewards after the discovery of methamphetamine in Bourbon Warfare, a 3-year-old Colonel John filly owned

Apr22, 2015

Laboratories: Drug Testing More Challenging: The Blood-Horse 4/22/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra An April 22 roundtable discussion on anti-doping programs around the world revealed several common issues, including a need for more financial resources and dealing with highly-sensitive testing in an environment in

Apr21, 2015

Horseracingreform.org to offer enhanced Process to Upload Vet…: The Jockey Club 4/21/15

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RMTC Horseracingreform.org to offer enhanced Process to Upload Vet Records for Graded Stakes News Release In an effort to encourage transparency in Thoroughbred racing, The Jockey Club has enhanced and automated the system that enables

Apr15, 2015

Four Veterinarians Plead Guilty In Penn National Case: The Paulick Report 4/15/15

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RMTC By Press Release The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Kevin Brophy, age 60, Florida, Dr. Fernando Motta, age 44, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Christopher Korte, age

Apr14, 2015

Vets To Speak At Commission Meeting: Standardbredcanada.com 4/14/15

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RMTC Five veterinarians have been invited to speak at the Ohio State Racing Commission monthly meeting to discuss possible medication practices for Ohio horse racing. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at

Apr13, 2015

Racing Commission OKs more laboratories: Albuquerque Journal 4/13/15

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RMTC By Charles D. Brunt / Journal Staff Writer Horse trainers charged with doping their horses will have a wider choice of laboratories they can use to challenge regulators’ findings, the New Mexico Racing Commission

Mar30, 2015

RMTC Nears Recommendation on Calming Agent: The Blood-Horse 3/30/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium hopes to have a recommended testing threshold level by late April for a naturally occurring amino acid that has a calming effect on racehorses. The

Mar30, 2015

ROAP Seeks Regulation of ‘Program Trainers’: The Blood-Horse 3/30/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Racing Officials Accreditation Program, on its 2015 list of points of emphasis, is encouraging the horse racing industry to develop regulations to deal with the issue of "program trainers"—generally those

Mar30, 2015

AAEP Statement About Federal Charges Against Veterinarians in Penn…: AAEP.org 3/30/15

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RMTC AAEP Statement About Federal Charges Against Veterinarians in Penn National Investigation Press Release American Association of Equine Practitioners President G. Kent Carter, DVM, today issued the following statement in response to the announcement of

Mar30, 2015

U.S. Alleges Conspiracy at Penn National: The Blood-Horse 3/30/15

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RMTC By Frank Angst A review of federal court records outlining the criminal cases against four Penn National Race Course veterinarians reveals that the vets allegedly followed trainers' orders on what medications should be administered

Mar28, 2015

Delaware man takes reins of horse racing investigations: Delaware.newszap.com 3/28/15

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RMTC By Craig Anderson STANTON — John F. Wayne has an office at Delaware Park, and an eye on national issues involving the upkeep of horse racing’s integrity. Now, he’ll officially lead the national Organization

Mar27, 2015

Feds charge 4 veterinarians with illegally giving drugs to race horses at…: Pennlive.com

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RMTC Feds charge 4 veterinarians with illegally giving drugs to race horses at Penn National By Matt Miller A month after a trainer was sent to prison for doping horses at Penn National Race Course,

Mar26, 2015

Gulfstream Park Earns Reaccreditation From NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance: NTRA.com 3/26/15

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RMTC Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, March 26, 2015) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Located

Mar25, 2015

Keeneland Releases Security Protocols for 2015 Toyota Blue Grass…: Keeneland.com 3/25/15

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RMTC Keeneland Releases Security Protocols for 2015 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Horses Press Release LEXINGTON, KY (March 25, 2015) – Keeneland has announced security measures for horses participating in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass

Mar24, 2015

Kentucky commission passes rule allowing for Lasix-free races

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RMTC By: Matt Hegarty The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Monday approved a rule that will allow Kentucky tracks to offer races in which horses will not be allowed to be administered the anti-bleeding medication

Mar24, 2015

Trainer McCauley Facing KHRC Allegations: The Blood-Horse 3/24/15

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RMTC By Frank Angst Trainer Tevis McCauley will have to answer to multiple charges, including allegations of "milkshaking" and medication rule violations, following an investigation by Kentucky Horse Racing Commission staff. After an executive session

Mar24, 2015

New York Officials Announce Enhanced Security, Out-of-Competition…: Paulick Report 3/24/15

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RMTC New York Officials Announce Enhanced Security, Out-of-Competition Tests for Grade 1S By Press Release The New York State Gaming Commission and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced established, standing security protocols

Mar23, 2015

Vazquez Appealing Pennsylvania Ejections: Paulick Report 3/23/15

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RMTC By Ray Paulick Trainer Juan Vazquez, told by Maryland Jockey Club officials last month he is not welcome to stable or race at their racetracks, is appealing a similar ban in Pennsylvania, according to

Mar23, 2015

New York to Study Use of Race-Day Furosemide: The Blood-Horse 3/23/15

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RMTC By Tom Precious New York regulators March 23 said they want to hold a forum to consider the future use of anti-bleeding medication furosemide in the state. Led by New York State Gaming Commission

Mar21, 2015

Sunland Park Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance: The Horse 3/21/15

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RMTC Edited Press Release The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced March 19 that Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. Located outside of El Paso in

Mar21, 2015

Ontario Commission to Work with Industry on Cobalt Testing: Paulick Report 3/21/15

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RMTC By Press Release The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced that it will begin working with the horse racing industry to develop a practical and appropriate response to the testing for cobalt. The ORC plans

Mar20, 2015

Delaware commission selects Truesdail Laboratory for drug testing: Daily Racing Form 3/20/15

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RMTC By Matt Hegarty The Delaware Horse Racing Commission has reached a five-year deal with Truesdail Laboratory in California to perform the state’s drug testing, according to the executive director of the commission. Delaware becomes

Mar19, 2015

RCI group expects to approve cobalt-threshold rule: Daily Racing Form 3/19/15

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RMTC By Matt Hegarty An organization that recommends national policies on racing regulations expects to approve a rule establishing a threshold for the naturally occurring mineral cobalt at its next meeting in April, the executive

Mar12, 2015

Smith’s Oaklawn Stable Grounded By High Cobalt Tests: Paulick Report 3/12/15

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RMTC By Ray Paulick While Indiana is the only American racing jurisdiction to adopt rules regulating cobalt levels in Thoroughbreds, stewards at Oaklawn Park have put all of the horses from trainer Kenny Smith’s racing

Mar11, 2015

Indiana Announces Equine Drug Testing Program For 2015: Paulick Report 3/11/15

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RMTC By Press Release The Indiana Horse Racing Commission unveiled their 2015 drug testing program at its public meeting on March 10, 2015. A synopsis presented by Executive Director, Joe Gorajec, includes a new primary

Mar11, 2015

Indiana’s 2015 Drug Testing Details: The Blood-Horse 3/11/15

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RMTC On Tuesday, March 10 at a public meeting, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission unveiled the details of its 2015 drug testing program. A synopsis presented by the commission’s executive director, Joe Gorajec, includes a

Mar10, 2015

Cobalt Use in Racehorses: The Horse 3/10/15

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RMTC By Erica Larson This past year, horse racing regulators worldwide have turned their attention to a seemingly innocuous substance: cobalt. Every horse needs this important element to survive, but some horsemen believe that supplementing

Mar10, 2015

Amoss Suspension Upheld; Appeal Planned: The Blood-Horse 3/10/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Indiana Horse Racing Commission March 10 upheld an administrative law judge's order that trainer Tom Amoss be suspended 60 days and fined $5,000 in a therapeutic medication case that has

Mar10, 2015

Indiana commission to consider agreement suspending trainer for…:Daily Racing Form 3/10/15

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RMTC Indiana commission to consider agreement suspending trainer for four years By: Matt Hegarty Ron Raper, a Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred trainer based at Indiana Grand in Shelbyville, will be suspended four years and fined

Mar10, 2015

Regulation of Cobalt Slowly Moving Forward: The Blood-Horse 3/10/15

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RMTC By Tom LaMarra The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium may be close to recommending policy on the endogenous element cobalt, which when administered in high doses is believed to enhance production of red blood

Feb28, 2015

Rodriguez gets 25 days for Banamine positives: Daily Racing Form 2/28/15

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RMTC By David Grening OZONE PARK, N.Y. -- Trainer Rudy Rodriguez will serve a 25-day suspension and pay a $2,500 fine as a result of two horses having overages for flunixin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory also

Feb25, 2015

Grab the Big Hammer: The Blood Horse 2/25/15

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RMTC By Eric Mitchell Finding a way to toughen sanctions against trainers who repeatedly break drug-use rules is one of the most important aspects of the National Uniform Medication program. Unfortunately, adoption of the multiple

Feb25, 2015

Researchers Compare Joint Injection Options: The Horse 2/25/15

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RMTC By Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc A head-to-head comparison of the corticosteroid triamcinolone and a combination of triamcinolone and hyaluronic acid (a natural articular cartilage and synovial fluid component) for horses with osteoarthritis yielded “unexpected”

Feb24, 2015

NYRA Tweaks Safety Protocols, Discontinues ’15-Day Rule’: Paulick Report 2/24/15

February 24th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

RMTC by Press Release The New York Racing Association today announced that it would discontinue the temporary rule mandating 15 days between starts for horses competing at Aqueduct Racetrack, effective with the entries of March

Feb23, 2015

Trainer Wells Sentenced for Rigging Races: The Blood-Horse 2/23/15

February 23rd, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

RMTC By Blood-Horse Staff Trainer David J. Wells, who raced horses at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has been sentenced to five years intermediate punishment, with the first three months in prison, for

Feb21, 2015

Two trainers sanctioned for drugs in horses: Albuquerque Journal 2/21/15

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By: Charles D. Brunt A quarterhorse trainer’s penchant for overusing clenbuterol – a drug used to treat respiratory disease in horses but mimics muscle-building anabolic steroids in higher doses – has earned him the loss

Feb18, 2015

California board moves closer to third-party Lasix administration: Daily Racing Form 2/18/15

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By Steve Andersen ARCADIA, Calif. – The California Horse Racing Board moved closer to implementing rules for third-party administration of Lasix, voiding claims when a horse bleeds from the nostrils, and amending the criteria for

Feb18, 2015

CHRB Rule Would Void Claim if Horse Bleeds: The Blood-Horse 2/18/15

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By Jeremy Balan A provision voiding the claim of a horse placed on the veterinarian's list for bleeding was approved for a 45-day public comment period by the California Horse Racing Board, though members expressed

Feb18, 2015

FL Senate Committee Passes Medication Bill: The Blood-Horse 2/18/15

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By Tom LaMarra Legislation governing racehorse medication policy unanimously passed the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee Feb. 18 and was reported favorably to the full Senate. Introduced by Republican Sen. Jack Latvala, the bill would

Feb15, 2015

Diodoro Suspended 15 Days for Turf Paradise Fluphenazine Positive: Paulick Report 2/15/15

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by Ray Paulick Turf Paradise’s leading trainer, Robertino Diodoro, began a 15-day suspension on Monday for a positive test for the antipsychotic human drug fluphenazine (sold under the brand name Prolixin) found in the post-race

Feb12, 2015

Anabolic Steroids Still Issue in U.S. Racing: The Blood-Horse 2/12/15

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By Frank Angst Through the first 10 months of 2014, U.S. horse racing appeared on pace to register its fewest positive drug tests for anabolic steroids since the industry moved to outlaw the drugs from

Feb12, 2015

FL Senate to Discuss Uniform Medication Bill: The Blood-Horse 2/12/15

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By Tom LaMarra Legislation governing equine medication policy is scheduled to be heard Feb. 18 by the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee. Introduced by Republican Sen. Jack Latvala, the bill would bring Florida racing in

Feb10, 2015

OBS Adopting Model Medication Rules: The Blood-Horse 2/10/15

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By Blood-Horse Staff The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. will begin implementing guidelines for controlled therapeutic medications at its 2-year-olds in training under-tack shows this spring that follow the uniform medication model rules created by the

Feb7, 2015

MRC Puts NUMP’s Multiple Medication Violation Penalty…: Thoroughbred Daily News 2/7/15

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By Mike Kane Trainers Scott Lake and Hector Garcia unwittingly became part of racing regulatory history in late January when they were the first horsemen to receive additional suspensions from the Maryland Racing Commission, which

Feb7, 2015

Trainer Thurston fourth to incur stanozolol suspension: The Racing Biz 2/7/15

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by Frank Vespe Trainer Jerry Thurston became the fourth trainer racing at Laurel Park to be suspended for stanozolol in the last week today when the Maryland Racing Commission stewards slapped him with a 30-day

Feb6, 2015

RCI Has New Take on Out-of-Competition Tests: The Blood-Horse 2/6/15

February 6th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

By Tom LaMarra The umbrella group for regulators in North America is examining a new approach to out-of-competition testing that would not only target blood-doping and gene-doping, but also help identify horses at risk of

Feb5, 2015

Lake Suspended for 120 Days: Thoroughbred Daily News 2/5/15

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Veteran trainer Scott Lake was assessed a suspension of 120 days - twice what was originally reported - by the Maryland Racing Commission as the result of horses in his care testing positive for an

Feb4, 2015

Trainers Vazquez, Garcia banished from Maryland: Daily Racing Form 2/4/15

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By Jim Dunleavy Maryland Jockey Club officials have notified trainers Hector Garcia and Juan C. Vazquez that they no longer will be able to race at Laurel Park or Pimlico and have given them two

Feb3, 2015

BHA Steroid Policy Has U.S. Ramifications: The Blood-Horse 2/3/15

February 3rd, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Tom LaMarra The racing and breeding industry in North America is devising a plan of action to accommodate the British Horseracing Authority's zero-tolerance policy for the presence of anabolic steroids in Thoroughbreds. The issue

Feb1, 2015

Maryland Trainers Cited for Compounded Drug: The Blood-Horse 2/1/15

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By Tom LaMarra Three trainers have received suspensions and fines in Maryland in conjunction with positive tests for stanozolol, a synthetic steroid formerly known as Winstrol that is now available only through drug compounders. The

Jan30, 2015

Ohio Begins Examination of Medication Rules: The Blood-Horse 1/30/15

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By Tom LaMarra As part of an examination of its equine medication rules, the Ohio State Racing Commission in February will begin hearing from various industry organizations involved in an effort to adopt uniform policies

Jan27, 2015

Cox Veterinary Issues Voluntary Recall of Gastroade Xtra After…: Paulick Report 1/27/15

January 27th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

by Press Release Cox Veterinary Laboratory, Inc. is voluntarily recalling the lots of Gastroade Xtra identified below down to the consumer level distributed nationwide. Gastroade Xtra was previously marketed by Cox Veterinary Laboratory as an

Jan27, 2015

NY Gaming Commission Adopts New Out-of-Competition Rule: Thoroughbred Daily News 1/27/15

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by Mike Kane From the outbreak of catastrophic injuries at Aqueduct to the Steve Asmussen/PETA investigation, to adding Cobalt to the substances subject to penalties in out-of-competition tests, high-profile Thoroughbred racing matters dominated Monday’s meeting

Jan27, 2015

New Equine Biotechnology Firm Launched: The Blood-Horse 1/27/15

January 27th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Blood-Horse Staff A new company, EquiMarker Analytics Corp., has announced it is developing the world's first equine metabolome platform. The metabolome is the collection of chemicals or metabolites in the biological organism which represent

Jan26, 2015

New York completes Asmussen investigation: Daily Racing Form 1/26/15

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By Matt Hegarty The New York Gaming Commission has completed an investigation into allegations made by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals against the trainer Steve Asmussen, officials of the commission said on Monday,

Jan26, 2015

Horse owner, trainer sanctioned: Albuquerque Journal 1/26/15

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By Charles D. Brunt / Journal Staff Writer The New Mexico Racing Commission has sanctioned a racehorse trainer and a horse owner after their horse was found to have almost six times more of a

Jan23, 2015

The Equine Biological Passport: Has Its Time Come?: Thoroughbred Daily News 1/23/15

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by T.D. Thornton The concept of an equine biological passport (EBP) is not new. But the tone and urgency of its discussion among veterinary and regulatory authorities changed this week in the wake of the

Jan22, 2015

Major Medication Policy Roundtable Planned: The Blood-Horse 1/22/15

January 22nd, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , |

By Blood-Horse Staff The Association of Racing Commissioners International and the Association of Official Racing Chemists will jointly hold a major racing industry roundtable and conference on equine welfare and medication policy April 21-23 at

Jan21, 2015

New York Racing Association announces additional steps to further…: NYRA.com 1/21/15

January 21st, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

By NYRA Press Office This afternoon, the New York Racing Association (NYRA), in consultation with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA), announced additional steps to further enhance stringent safety protocols for thoroughbred racing already

Jan21, 2015

Cobalt: How Big A Problem in U.S.?: Thoroughbred Daily News 1/21/15

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By T.D. Thornton Barely two weeks into 2015, horse racing already has a candidate for scandal of the year: cobalt. Although the bluish metallic element whose name is derived from the German word for a

Jan20, 2015

Maryland Racing Commission to tackle rules redo: The Racing Biz 1/20/15

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by Frank Vespe Calling the law and regulations which govern Maryland racing “very antiquated,” Maryland Racing Commission chairman Bruce Quade today announced a top-to-bottom review of the state’s racing law. And if he has his

Jan15, 2015

Trainer Asmussen cleared in Ky. investigation: The Courier-Journal 1/15/15

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By: Gregory A. Hall LEXINGTON, Ky. – Nothing in an undercover investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals into the operations of leading thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen showed a violation of rules on

Jan13, 2015

Palm Meadows Gets Standing MRI Thanks to Gulfstream, Local…: Paulick Report 1/13/15

January 13th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

by Press Release Palm Meadows, the satellite training center of Gulfstream Park and state-of-the-art facility conceived and designed by Frank Stronach, has become the first Thoroughbred racetrack or training center in North America to have

Jan13, 2015

KHRC Report on Asmussen Expected Jan. 15: The Blood-Horse 1/13/15

January 13th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

By Frank Angst Kentucky horse racing commissioners are expected to listen Jan. 15, to a staff report on an investigation of trainer Steve Asmussen that followed allegations of horse mistreatment from People for the Ethical

Jan12, 2015

Drs. Scollay, Arthur, Hovda Voice Support of RCI’s Proposed…: Paulick Report 1/12/15

January 12th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

by Paulick Report Staff Dr. Mary Scollay, Dr. Rick Arthur, and Dr. Lynn Hovda submitted the following letter to the Paulick Report voicing their support of the RCI’s recent decision to establish rules on compounded

Jan12, 2015

Cobalt in Indiana: If You Test for It, They Will Stop: Paulick Report 1/12/15

January 12th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , |

by Press Release A Staff Report on the results of testing under Indiana’s first-in-the-nation cobalt regulation shows substantial decreases in cobalt abuse. The report was released by Commission Executive Director, Joe Gorajec. Indiana’s emergency cobalt

Jan10, 2015

NYRA, NYTHA Meet to Discuss Aqueduct Equine Fatalities: Paulick Report 1/10/15

January 10th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

by Edited Press Release In the wake of a troubling increase in the number of equine fatalities over the Aqueduct inner dirt track this winter, the New York Racing Association and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s

Jan9, 2015

You’re Out: Meadowlands Bans Owner After High Cobalt Tests: Paulick Report 1/9/15

January 9th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

by Press Release The Meadowlands released the following statement to the media on Friday: As a result of out-of-competition testing performed on horses that participated in The Breeders Crown, unfortunately it has been revealed from

Jan5, 2015

RCI Rules to Target Illegal Drug Compounding: The Blood-Horse 1/5/15

January 5th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By Blood-Horse Staff The Association of Racing Commissioners International said Jan. 5 it is taking steps to ensure regulatory agencies have adequate authority to sanction licensees who violate existing federal restrictions limiting the use of

Jan5, 2015

AQHA Announces Zero Tolerance Policy on Clenbuterol: AQHA 1/5/15

January 5th, 2015|Categories: U.S. Headlines Archive|Tags: , , , , , |

Press Release Faced with continued increases in the number of reported clenbuterol overages in racehorses across the nation, the American Quarter Horse Association is taking steps for the safety and welfare of the horse and

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