Improvements Seen in Ellis Park Racetrack Surface
Ron Mitchell/The Horse
June 28, 2013
Ellis Park recently removed an inordinate amount of rock from its dirt surface to improve the track’s safety.
Ellis Park recently removed an inordinate amount of rock from its dirt surface to improve the track’s safety.
A horse in the trainer’s care raced after undergoing a biaxial neurectomy, a surgery banned for racehorses.
Officials determined that zilpaterol found in tests from 12 racehorses originated from contaminated feed.
The sponsorship benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation.
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.
A Kentucky court overturned a suspension handed to Rodney Stewart, DVM, for the possession of cobra venom.
The bill that would have authorized a study evaluating the feasibility of a horse processing facility.
The study will evaluate the feasibility of locating a facility in the state to process horsemeat.
The order comes following the fourth catastrophic injury at the track since the current meet began on Dec. 12.
Economists are forecasting an upturn in equine receipts in 2013 after the industry saw steady sales in 2012.
The 4-year-old colt led from gate to wire to take the Classic on jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.’s birthday.
All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.
The changes came about after eight racing fatalities occurred during the month of May at Churchill Downs.
The natural opiate has been detected in more than 30 racehorses in recent weeks.
Larry Jones has been a looming presence on the backside of Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux retired
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