International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) chairman Louis Romanet has applauded the continued efforts of The Jockey Club to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.

During closing remarks at the IFHA annual international conference Oct. 8 in Paris, France, Romanet praised The Jockey Club president James Gagliano’s conference presentation on U.S. medication reform efforts.

"The Jockey Club core belief that ‘Horses should compete only when they are free from the influence of medication,’ sounds like very nice music to my ears," said Romanet, before addressing Gagliano directly. "Jim, I am sure that everybody in that room today is wishing you good luck to win this strategic battle."

The IFHA promotes harmonization and coordination of rules regarding breeding, racing, and wagering of its member nations

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