The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have announced enhanced security protocols for horses running in the four $1 million-plus stakes races on Belmont Stakes day, June 7.

All horses potentially participating in the Knob Creek Manhattan, the Ogden Phipps, the Metropolitan Handicap, and the Belmont Stakes must be on the Belmont Park grounds, in Elmont, New York, by noon on June 4 and will be subject to out-of-competition testing.

According to a May 21 release, trainers of horses participating in those races must provide complete veterinary records for three days leading up to the race. Additionally, horses will be monitored at all times from their arrival at the track leading up to the races