Via release, Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural has announced that the New Jersey raceway is looking into making changes to its current policies regarding drivers' use of the whip during its horse races

. He also mentioned that he hopes to address the track's drug policy, as well.

"I am pleased to report that I have met with the drivers and judges and we are in the process of making changes to the whipping rules at the Meadowlands and possibly the type of whips used," Gural stated in the release.

He also stated that he, "wanted everyone to be aware that they can expect changes in the whipping rules at the Meadowlands and abuse to any horse racing at the Meadowlands will not be tolerated."

In regard to "the drug issue," Gural said that after the topic of whipping is addressed, the track will, "then focus on the drug issue, as I believe they can be a positive force in getting the government, including the state police and racing commission, to put more resources in place to solve this problem."