Status of KY Lasix-Free Regulation Uncertain: The Blood-Horse 9/10/15

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 Lasix, is a widely-used anti-diuretic medication. In a release, the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association said the 6-2 vote

KHRC Report on Asmussen Expected Jan. 15: The Blood-Horse 1/13/15

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 Treatment of Animals. The allegations from PETA followed its 2014 release of a video the group says documents wrongdoing at

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