Regulators in Kentucky are planning to begin out-of-competition testing within the next seven to 10 days after Gov. Steve Beshear signed the new regulation to take effect on an emergency basis.

Acting on a request from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission that it be implemented on an emergency basis so it would be in place in advance of the Nov. 5-6 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs, the regulation took effect Sept. 15.

The new regulation will be effective for six months under the emergency provision. During that time, the regulation will go through a legislative vetting process, including public hearings, before a final regulation is adopted.

"Sampling and testing will be initiated, likely within the next week to 10 days," said Mary Scollay-Ward, DVM, equine medical director for Kentucky

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