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Jack Shinar

Jack Shinar is a frequent contributor to The Blood-Horse magazine and is part of their Digital Media department.

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Rodenticide Linked to Six Sudden Racehorse Deaths

Jack Shinar December 19, 2014

Officials found trace amounts of anticoagulant rodenticide in six horses that died suddenly following exercise.

Racetrack Veterinarian Robbins Dies

Jack Shinar December 1, 2014

After helping found the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 1954, Jack Robbins, VMD, served 22 years on the organization’s ethics committee.

Data Shows Decrease in Breaches of British Racing Whip Rules

Whip Use by Jockeys Restricted in California

Jack Shinar November 19, 2014

To prevent overuse of the whip, jockeys in California will no longer be allowed to strike a horse more than three consecutive times without giving the animal a chance to respond.

Bayern Wins 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic

Jack Shinar November 1, 2014

Bayern outlasted Toast of New York and California Chrome in a thrilling stretch duel Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, California.

Untapable Powers to Breeders’ Cup Distaff Win

Jack Shinar October 31, 2014

Facing older rivals for the first time, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky homebred daughter of Tapit scored by 1 1/4 lengths over Don’t Tell Sophia and Iotapa with jockey Rosie Napravnik aboard for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Trainer O’Neill Facing Suspensions after Drug Violation

Jack Shinar October 10, 2014

The Thoroughbred trainer faces suspensions in California and New York after one of his horses tested positive for a drug containing and/or capable of metabolizing into oxazepam, a sedative.

Del Mar Once Again Shifting Races Off Turf

Jack Shinar August 1, 2014

Del Mar announced it will be moving its turf races to the main track through the upcoming weekend after another breakdown on the newly installed course July 31.

Starlight Stable's Laminitis Research Challenge Met

Racehorse Intense Holiday Euthanized Due to Laminitis

Jack Shinar June 13, 2014

Intense Holiday, who underwent surgery recently for a condylar fracture to his right foreleg after being injured in training, was euthanized June 12 due to laminitis.