At its most recent meeting in Tucson, AZ, the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), approved 10 amendments to the Model Rules and set aside final action on other pending matters needing further work....read on
Goodell To Lead ARCI Attorney’s Group
November 15, 2019:
On Thursday (Nov. 14) Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) announced the selection of Rick Goodell to chair the organization’s Regulatory Attorney’s Committee....read on
ARCI Statement On Scopolamine
September 12, 2019:
In light of recent news regarding a positive test received by 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify, the Association of Racing Commissioners International has released a statement on the medication in question....read on
ARCI Issues Alert To Commissions
May 6, 2019:
On Monday, May 6, the Association of Racing Commissioners International issued a press release concerning potential negative fallout in relation to U.S. racetracks or lawmakers' banning of voluntary race day furosemide (lasix) administrations....read on
ARCI: Substantial Rule Compliance In '18
April 30, 2019:
The 2018 Anti-Doping and Drug Testing Program conducted by U.S. racing regulatory bodies found continued substantial compliance with racing’s medication and anti-doping rules and little support for claims that the use of drugs to mask pain when horses race is rampant....read on
ARCI Discusses ‘International Standards’
April 18, 2019:
There are three organizations that set 'international standards' concerning equine races....read on
ARCI Takes Position On Furosemide
April 10, 2019:
On Wednesday, April 10, the Association of Racing Commissioners International announced that its Scientific Advisory Group has reported that there is no current science linking furosemide (lasix) treatments to muscular skeletal issues that may be a contributing cause of equine breakdowns in racing....read on
Dr. Corrine Sweeney To Lead ARCI
April 9, 2019:
It has been announced that noted equine health researcher and Pennsylvania Racing Commissioner Dr. Corrine Sweeney, DVM, is the new Chair of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI)....read on
Notice On Use Of Bisphosphonates
April 8, 2019:
On Monday, April 8, the Association of Racing Commissioners International released a notice regarding the use of bisphosphonate drugs on racehorses or horses intended to be raced....read on
ARCI On Reintroduction Of Barr-Tonko Legislation
March 14, 2019:
On Thursday (March 14) the Association of Racing Commissioners International issued a statement on behalf of its President Ed Martin pertaining to the reintroduction of Barr-Tonko legislation in the United States....read on
Drug Rule Changes To Be Discussed
February 15, 2019:
Proposals to modify the regulatory policy concerning clenbuterol and betamethasone use in harness racing will be one of the major topics considered at the upcoming meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International....read on
Racing Investigators Program Launching
January 28, 2019:
Beginning in the third quarter of 2019, the Association of Racing Commissioners International and the University of Arizona’s Racetrack Industry Program will launch an educational program for horse racing investigators employed by racing commissions and tracks....read on
Updated Regulatory Standards Unveiled
January 23, 2019:
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 new technologies and innovation....read on
Martin Reiterates Call For Changes
July 25, 2018:
Developments in Ireland designed to bolster out-of-competition testing and the exclusion of certain horses underscores the need for the U.S. racing industry to support ARCI’s call last December for an expansion of regulatory authority....read on
Martin Issues Media Advisory
July 25, 2018:
On Wednesday (July 25), Association of Racing Commissioners International President Ed Martin issued a public response to an online item that had sought clarification in regard to the handling of some particular instances....read on
