Betamethasone

Medina Spirit Split Sample Positive; Churchill Issues Suspension For Baffert

A split-sample test done on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who showed excess levels of a corticosteroid in his post-race test, came back at levels confirming the initial test results.

Fallout From The 2021 Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby has made headlines across several mainstream media outlets beyond its usual coverage in light of recent news that the winner of the 147th edition, Medina Spirit, received a post-rac...

Dexa / Betamethasone Study Findings

December 04, 2020

In a presentation made by Dr. Clara Fenger at the Association of Racing Commissioners International Model Rules Committee Meeting in New Orleans, La., on Thursday (Dec. 3), she described some unexpect...

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...

Medication Recommendations Unveiled

December 05, 2018

On Wednesday (Dec. 5), the Harness Racing Medication Committee released its recommendations for two therapeutic medications, clenbuterol and betamethasone.

Medication Recommendations Issued

December 03, 2018

In May 2018, through the U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors Medication Subcommittee, the USTA established the Harness Racing Medication Collaborative to develop reliable, consistent medicati...

New NJ Medication Rules In Effect

November 05, 2014

The New Jersey Racing Commission’s new medication rules went into effect on Monday, November 3.