BHA Amends Racing Rules on Cobalt, Horse Shoes
Edited Press Release
April 3, 2016
The BHA adopted a urinary cobalt threshold of 0.01 micrograms and mandated full sets of shoes for flat turf races.
The BHA adopted a urinary cobalt threshold of 0.01 micrograms and mandated full sets of shoes for flat turf races.
The alliance is designed to is to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
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