Although there are differences of opinion on what should be done next in the area of medication reform, everyone seems to agree there is a continuing problem and something should be done.

The perceptions and realities of drugs used in the training of Thoroughbreds was the overriding theme at the annual Jockey Club Round Table, held Aug. 23 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

While many want to constantly discuss the negative while skimming over positive advancements, Stuart Janney, chairman of The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee, said much has been accomplished since the 2008 Round Table was held last August.

“Our recommendation of June 2008 calling for the immediate adoption by all North American racing authorities of the RCI Model Rule on androgenic anabolic steroids, which was based on Racing Medication and Testing Consortium recommendations, has effectively eliminated the use of all anabolic steroids in the training and racing of Thoroughbreds in this country,” Janney said. “The industry did it in a year and we should be very proud of that