Enhanced Testing Announced August 27, 2014 On Wednesday, August 27, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the current out-of-competition testing program relating to Thoroughbred racing at Woodbine Racetrack will be enhanced.
NYS Working Towards Cobalt Testing January 13, 2014 The New York State Gaming Commission has issued a statement in which it says that it is taking steps to begin testing for ‘Cobalt,’ a substance which has been a topic of discussion in the racing indus...
Gural Tracks Implement Cobalt Limits January 08, 2014 Jeff Gural has announced that trainers with horses that have excessive amounts of a substance known as ‘Cobalt’ in their systems will be barred from racing at the Meadowlands Racetrack, Tioga Downs an...
PA Senators Looking To Amend Racing Act November 01, 2013 It has been reported that a handful of Pennsylvania Senators have announced that they will be pushing for increased oversight of the state’s horse racing industry.
Highest NY Court To Hear Appeal October 28, 2013 On Monday, October 28, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York issued a press release stating that the New York State Court of Appeals will hear a horsemen's appeal challenging the state's out...
Harness Racing Congress Begins March 02, 2013 The first day of the sixth Harness Racing Congress, held Saturday morning (March 2) at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was filled with panel discussions on government rela...
Human Drug Testing Program Change November 29, 2012 On Thursday, November 29, the Ontario Racing Commission announced a change in regard to its human drug testing program.
NY Harness Breeders Support Concept October 22, 2012 A meeting of the Harness Horse Breeders Board of Directors was held on August 25, 2012. The board members reaffirmed their commitment to the well being of the sport with medication testing in the NY S...
76-Hour Stakes Barn For Belmont May 31, 2012 The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has announced that it will be implementing a 76-hour stakes barn in advance of the June 9 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park
CHRB Committee On Equine Safety, Clenbuterol April 13, 2012 A comprehensive education program for trainers designed to prevent injuries to racehorses was unveiled Wednesday at a meeting of the Medication and Track Safety Committee of the California Horse Racin...
ORC Changes Authority To Obtain Samples November 08, 2011 The delegation of authority to obtain biological samples has closed a gap in the out-of-competition testing conducted by the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC)
More On KY Out-Of-Comp. Testing September 07, 2010 In Lexington, Kentucky’s tough out-of-competition testing rule was due to be voted on today, with thoroughbred horsemen calling for a delay on grounds that