Published:
March 30, 2012 03:38 pm EDT
It has been announced that until further notice, horses shipping from Saratoga to Pocono Downs or Chester Racetrack will be required to show proof of a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for strangles.
The Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen's Association made the announcement on Friday, March 30.
The change is effective for the Tuesday, April 3 draw at both tracks.