Strong Drug Reform in Thoroughbred Racing Urged by Owner
Eric Mitchell
October 31, 2011
Prominent Thoroughbred owner George Strawbridge Jr. said racing can only grow by eliminating medications.
Prominent Thoroughbred owner George Strawbridge Jr. said racing can only grow by eliminating medications.
Policy reform could be ahead after a filly broke down and was not euthanized for nearly an hour.
Can we blame Salix and race-day medications for the bad perception horse racing seems to draw from the public?
The Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement organization announced that it will be expanding in upstate New York.
A baby step toward progress was how organizers described the two-day International Race Day Medication Summit
Concerns about Salix’s performance-enhancing attributes may pale in comparison to the potential detrimental
Anyone hoping to learn the intricacies of Salix use, research, and regulation at the June 13 International
Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging discussed on Day 1 of the International Summit on Race Day Medication
Ruler On Ice, a son of Roman Ruler out of Champagne Glow stalked Shakleford through most of the Belmont Stakes
Another battle over the medication Salix is brewing. We say “another” because Thoroughbred racing has been
Shackleford wins the 2011 Preakness Stakes. Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom finishes second and Astrology
A federal bill might be filed next week that creates a three-strikes-you’re-out penalty system for anyone found guilty of racing a horse under the influence of a performance-enhancing drug.
Zenyatta’s history-making winning streak ends by a nose to Blame in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I). Blame is a homebred son of Arch for Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider.
Without question, Bute and other NASAIDs help horses in training. But do we really need them on race day? Most vets will say it’s better to give a horse time off rather than medication.
The buy-back rate at the recently concluded Keeneland September yearling sale became the sale’s most significant statistic because it dropped to 26.7% from 27.5%. The improvement in trade over last year meant at least 30 more horses found new homes than would have otherwise had the buy-back rate stayed the same as in 2009. Keeneland deserves a lot of credit for shaking up the sale’
On the recommendation of the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s Office, horses stabled at Hoosier Park will not be allowed to enter the barn areas of any Kentucky racetrack or public training facility until further notice.
Hoosier Park Racing and Casino officials took precautionary measures Sept. 12 and placed 59 horses in quarantine when clinical signs consistent
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