Bleeder Restrictions Recommended August 25, 2011 Earlier this week, the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council made a recommendation to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in regard to bleeder medications and the use of lasix
Yonkers Bans Pena August 08, 2011 He has been a lightning rod for the North American harness racing industry since he made the move to the United States' East Coast just a few years ago, and now trainer Lou Pena and his winning ways h...
US HBPA: Don't Ban Lasix July 25, 2011 Due to its effectiveness in treating Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association in the United States has announced that it is against a race-d...
Stronach Looks To Ban Race-Day Meds July 20, 2011 Frank Stronach has asked Florida's pari-mutuel wagering director for help in implementing a proposed program which would get ride of all race-day medications for three-year-olds at Gulfstream Park
"I'd Like To See The FBI Get Involved" May 25, 2011 Prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes this past weekend at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, NBC's Bob Costas had the chance to interview Barry Irwin, the head of Team Valor, which owns Ken...
Sounding Off On Race-Day Medications, 'Super Trainers' May 09, 2011 It is very rare to read about a driver or jockey broaching the topic of race-day medications and 'super trainers,' but a Hall of Fame horseman has now let his feelings be known
Legislation Proposed To Ban Drug Users April 29, 2011 A pair of U.S. lawmakers will unveil legislation next week that calls for a national ban as penalty for the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing
RMTC To Help Organize Summit On Meds April 20, 2011 The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium board of directors today announced that it will join the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and American Association of Equine Practitioners in organ...
NTRA Mute On Proposed Drug Ban April 19, 2011 On Monday, April 18 the National Thoroughbred Racing Association had the opportunity to make a statement in regard to the Association of Racing Commissioners International’s call to get rid of all rac...
Arsenault, MacPhee: 'Don't Take Away VLTs' April 18, 2011 According to an article by the CBC, Maritime horsemen Kenny Arsenault and Brian MacPhee have spoken out in regard to reports that the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservatives might ban video lot...
Race-Day Medication Ban Coming In KY? April 13, 2011 According to a report, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will soon be discussing the possibility of implementing a statewide rule -- at least for thoroughbreds -- which would see a total ban of
Judge: Adamo, Gill Can Sue PHRC March 15, 2011 According to a report, a federal judge in the United States has ruled that thoroughbred horse owner Michael Gill and trainer Anthony Adamo can sue racing commissioners in Pennsylvania in regard to hav...
