Frank Angst

Frank Angst is a staff writer for The Blood-Horse magazine. An American Horse Publications three-time winner in best news story category, Angst has covered horse racing for more than a decade. Angst spent ten years at Thoroughbred Times, where he earned awards as that magazine’s senior writer and helped launch Thoroughbred Times TODAY. Besides covering horse racing, Angst enjoys handicapping. Angst has written about sports for more than 20 years, including several seasons covering a nationally ranked Marshall Thundering Herd football team.

Articles by Frank Angst

Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Could be Lifted in January

Posted by Frank Angst | Dec 28, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbred Racing

The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.

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Horse Racing Medication Reform Takes Major Step

Posted by Frank Angst | Dec 14, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Medications, Thoroughbred Racing

Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.

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KHRC Staff Outlines New Salix Procedures

Posted by Frank Angst | Dec 14, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), Medications, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbreds

The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.

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EHV-1 Impacts Hawthorne Race Course Horsemen’s Plans

Posted by Frank Angst | Nov 30, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbred Racing

A Nov. 26 positive EHV-1 test extends the Hawthorne quarantine until at least Dec. 24.

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Hawthorne Race Course Continues to Deal with EHV-1

Posted by Frank Angst | Nov 20, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbred Racing

Three Hawthorne horses have died since the start of the outbreak last month.

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Race-Day Salix Errors Frustrate Kentucky Horsemen

Posted by Frank Angst | Nov 16, 2012 | Article, Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), Medications, Thoroughbred Racing

Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month.

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Education, Communication Can Improve Racehorse Safety

Posted by Frank Angst | Oct 18, 2012 | Article, Pain Management, Thoroughbreds

Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety.

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EHV Confirmed at Hawthorne Racecourse

Posted by Frank Angst | Oct 17, 2012 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Thoroughbreds

At least one horse has died and at least one more has contracted the disease.

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Pre-Race Veterinary Inspections Help Keep Horses Safe

Posted by Frank Angst | Oct 16, 2012 | Article, Pain Management, Thoroughbreds, Working With a Veterinarian

Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says.

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IFHA Applauds Jockey Club Medication Reform Efforts

Posted by Frank Angst | Oct 10, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Thoroughbreds

Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club’s efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.

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