IFHA Reference Laboratory Program Progressing, Aims To Inspire Labs To Step Up: Paulick Report 10/02/17
Press Release: The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities' reference laboratory accreditation program continues work towards its mission to raise lab standards across the world, according to a presentation at the organization's annual conference Monday. Louis Romanet, chairman of the IFHA, reported five labs have met the organization's standards, including University
British Horseracing Authority Plans Integrity Survey: The Blood Horse 09/29/17
Press Release: The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is launching its first annual integrity survey in the coming days, with the objective of producing a robust benchmark of stakeholder perceptions of the BHA and confidence in its regulatory function, which can be measured and tracked over time. The need for the
McGuinness Handed Suspended Two-Year Ban Following Court Conviction: Racing Post 09/27/17
By Tony O'Hehir Trainer Adrian 'Ado' McGuinness has been given a suspended two-year disqualification by the Turf Club arising from a court appearance in Swords, County Dublin last year when he was convicted of being in possession of unauthorised animal remedies at his yard near Lusk, also in County Dublin.
Two racehorse Owners Fined £1 by British Horseracing Authority After Rules Breach: BBC Sport 09/26/17
By:Â Frank Keogh Sarah Oliver and Sharron Wilson faced charges after their horse, Green Winter, had elevated levels of carbon dioxide before a race at Stratford. An inquiry heard trainer, John Bryan, gave bicarbonate of soda to the horse. Despite the owners being cleared of blame, they were considered the "responsible
Turnbull Disqualified for Two & a Half Years: Harness Link 09/22/17
Press Release: ON Monday August 21, 2017, Harness Racing New South Wales Stewards conducted an inquiry into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that benzoylecgonine and ecgonine methyl ester, metabolites of cocaine, had been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from DESTINY WARRIOR following its win in Race 5
Increased Surveillance Announced: Daily Racing Form 09/22/17
By: Ron Gierkink Woodbine has announced an enhanced surveillance program, in which security will monitor the stalls of certain horses on race day. According to a release from the thoroughbred racing department, surveillance will began at 5 a.m. on the day of the race, and will continue until the horse reaches the paddock. Logs will
