Joe Gorajec

“I Won't Be Soft On Illegal Drugs”

February 29, 2016

Replacing an executive director of a racing commission is never an easy task, especially when he/she was known for being focused on enforcing regulations. Michael Smith has said that he is going to be...

Joe Gorajec Fired In Indiana

October 13, 2015

This past weekend, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted to remove its executive director, Joe Gorajec. According to a report, the commissioners’ decision was based, at least in part, because Gora...

Commission Report On Missed Positives

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has released its staff report on the audit of its former primary laboratory. Findings include a total of seven missed positive tests over the 26 days in which audit...

Change In Labs After Positives Missed

On Wednesday, May 13, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission announced that it has terminated its contract with Truesdail Laboratory (Tustin, California), its primary laboratory, after Truesdail failed t...

Indiana’s 2015 Drug Testing Details

On Tuesday, March 10 at a public meeting, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission unveiled the details of its 2015 drug testing program.

Indiana To Regulate Cobalt

September 04, 2014

At its September 4, 2014 public meeting, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted 3-0 to approve rules to regulate cobalt levels in race horses.

IHRC Okays OTB Relocation Plan

December 11, 2013

It has been reported that the Indiana Horse Racing Commission has given the green light for an off-track wagering location to relocate and undergo a $2-million integration into part of a high-end taph...

Commission Exec. Director Accused Of Intimidation

October 05, 2010

Courier-journal.com has reported that Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Executive Director Eddie Martin has accused Indiana Horse Racing Commission Executive Director Joe G

Double Standard In Breathalyzer Rules?

September 20, 2010

It is well known that there are consequences for horsepeople when they fail their pre-race breathalyzer tests, be it fines, suspensions, etc. According to a report, a particular racing judge failed to...

Senior Steward Linked To Sex Calls, Resigns

September 23, 2009

Gary Wilfert, senior state steward of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC), resigned on Wednesday after public records were requested by the Indianapolis Star and appeared to show calls to a pho...