Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
Tom LaMarra
June 16, 2012
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Hong Konj Jockey club support the decision.
The CHRB handed down the suspension after a horse in O’Neill’s care was found to have an elevated TCO2 level.
Kentucky horsemen, after the vote, said they intend to lobby lawmakers to oppose the regulation.
Two New York senators announced June 12 that they do not support a ban on race-day Salix administration.
The statistics-based system would notify track officials and regulatory vets if a horse is deemed at-risk.
The measure would ban the use of furosemide on race-day in graded and listed stakes over a three-year period.
The coalition is working to improve the health and safety of equines and humans at racetracks in the state.
The request for review came from Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner, and the Maryland Jockey Club’s president.
The AGSC supports a ban on all race-day medication in graded stakes race for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Giant Ryan fractured both sesamoids in his left front leg during a race at Belmont Park on June 9.
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing.
Union Rags closed late to nip Paynter near the finish line to win the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
I’ll Have Another will attempt to become the 12th Triple Crown winner Saturday in the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
I’ll Have Another, bidding to become the 12th winner of the Triple Crown, will break from post 11.
Old Friends hosted a welcome reception and press conference for new retiree Rapid Redux June 1.
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