Groups Draw Line on Salix Ban in Thoroughbred Racing
Tom LaMarra
August 24, 2011
Thoroughbred horsemen’s groups are drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the anti-bleeding drug Salix.
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Thoroughbred horsemen’s groups are drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the anti-bleeding drug Salix.
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The Jockey Club reiterated its calls for a ban of Salix but made it clear it wants medication-free racing.
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