Drug

Reminder: Telmisartan Now Prohibited

September 02, 2014

On Tuesday, September 2, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a notice to the industry reminding everybody of the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Memorandum to the Canadian racing industry and to Provin...

Telmisartan Added As Prohibited Drug

August 29, 2014

Please be advised that the regulatory amendment to add the drug telmisartan to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency's (CPMA) Schedule to the Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations has been finalized.

Conference Agenda Incorporates Feedback

October 17, 2011

The Race Track Industry Program asked 'What’s on your mind?' and the racing industry has responded with a number of topics which have been integrated into the Symposium on Racing & Gaming agenda, ...

Faraldo/Gural Spat Continues

September 26, 2011

The back and forth between racetrack owner-operator Jeff Gural and Standardbred Owners Association of New York President Joe Faraldo just refuses to stop

Purses Reduced To Fund Drug Testing?

August 24, 2011

Harness Racing New South Wales Chief Executive Sam Nati has been cited as saying that purse money may have to be redirected to drug testing following the scandal which is currently rocking the Down Un

Owner Banned Due To Probe

August 23, 2011

According to a report, a Down Under owner has been handed an indefinite ban by Harness Racing New South Wales. Owner Mark Vallender, who has been described as a 'close associate' of the recently-resig...

Crys Dream Can Race In NJ

The road to the Hambletonian is no longer closed for Crys Dream after a court ruling paved the way for her to race in either the richest trotting race in North America or its companion event, the Oaks

New Rules On Labelling Of Meds

Following the completion of the public consultation process, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that modified rules regarding the labelling of medications are now in effect

More On Crys Dream Positive

On Wednesday, the Ontario Racing Commission denied the request for a stay lodged by the connections of Crys Dream after the trotting filly tested positive for a Class 2 anti-depressant

Mike Stevenson Reinstated

After having been handed a five-year suspension last fall due to a fifth drug infraction, horseman Mike Stevenson is now back racing, as he has been granted a full

Attorney: Evidence Suggests Dutrow Is Good For The Sport

Thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow's New York State Racing and Wagering Board hearing came to a conclusion on Friday, June 3

Race-Day Drug Situation A Quagmire?

“This has been a constant debate in racing for a long time, and I think it's going to continue to be unless someone comes in and mandates it

"You Guys Know My Game, Man"

On Tuesday, May 31, lightning rod thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow began his hearing in front of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, which is considering either suspending or revoking the