John Sabini

No More Stays For Dutrow In NY State

January 08, 2013

On Tuesday, January 8, John Sabini, the chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, commented on the New York State Court of Appeals decision not to hear another appeal from suspended th...

Modifications To Medication Rules

December 17, 2012

The Board of Directors of Racing Commissions International (RCI) has voted to move forward with a major revision of the association’s model medication rules for horse racing.

NYSRWB To Implement Safety Measures

September 28, 2012

In light of the announcement today by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo regarding a safety overhaul of NYRA tracks, New York State Racing And Wagering Board Chairman John D. Sabini has issued a statem...

NY Gov. Cuomo Orders Broad Safety Overhaul At NYRA Tracks

September 28, 2012

On Friday, September 28, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced his office has received the findings and recommendations of the New York Task Force on Racehorse Health and Safety and that the sta...

NYRA Fires Back At NYSRWB

After having been publicly grilled for making appointments to replace its fired president and secretary amid a state probe, the New York Racing Association has fired back at the New York State Racing ...

State Actions Against NYRA Won't Impact Purses

New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund Chairman John D. Sabini today stressed that New York’s thoroughbred breeding industry is sound and will not be impacted by the State’s withh...

NYSRWB/Cappelli Difference Of Opinion

November 23, 2011

According to a report, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board has informed developer Louis Cappelli that it may no longer be in a position to "take favourable action on the Concord’s 2011 applic...

'Industry Has Not Listened To Fans'

September 02, 2011

On Friday, September 2, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John D. Sabini announced that members of the newly-formed Racing Fan Advisory Council will provide input and advice to the...

NYRA To Open NYC Teletheatres?

January 26, 2011

According to a report, the New York Racing Association is looking into the possibility of opening teletheatres in

New York Adopting Out-Of-Comp. Testing

December 30, 2009

According to a report on brisnet.com, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board will be authorized to perform out-of-competition testing on both standardbred and thoroughbred racehorses effective F...

Pact Between Vernon And Horsemen

January 09, 2009

New York State Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John D. Sabini today announced a new agreement has been reached that allows horsemen to keep

NY State Alters Steroid Policy

October 14, 2008

According to a report this afternoon by the Associated Press, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board has "toughened" its steroid policy for horse racing in the state.