Model Rule for Racing Medication Penalties Endorsed
The Blood-Horse Staff
August 23, 2013
ROAP board of directors has endorsed the Penalty Guidelines for Multiple Medication Violations.
ROAP board of directors has endorsed the Penalty Guidelines for Multiple Medication Violations.
ROAP board of directors has endorsed the Penalty Guidelines for Multiple Medication Violations.
Among the measures is early out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances.
The requirement for a negative Coggins test for horses entering the state changed from six months to one year.
Itsmyluckyday, who suffered a fractured Ilium in June, is recovering well, trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. said.
Organizations involved in the rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of Thoroughbreds received grants.
A fire at a small training center destroyed at least one barn and reportedly killed 19 horses.
Between 24 and 30 horses owned by the brothers were found to be malnourished and shut in feces-filled stalls.
RCI voted to approve model rules that create a points system and enhanced penalties for drug violations.
The board of directors of Old Friends announced July 30 Allday’s election to the organization’s board.
The grade 1 winner was euthanized after failing to finish while racing in a low-level claiming competition.
The event was a huge success with more than 1,100 entries and $50,000 raised to support racehorse aftercare.
Officials are taking additional precautions during the opening-day race card at Saratoga Race Course.
TCA distributes grants to nonprofits including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organizations.
Horsewoman Christine Brown died in a riding accident at her home on July 10. She was 43.
After recovering from colitis and laminitis last year, the colt is pointed toward his second start in 2013.
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