All 2017 Breeders’ Cup Drug Tests Clean
Edited Press Release
November 8, 2017
The out-of-competition tests from all horses preparing for the Breeders’ Cup were clear, as well.
The out-of-competition tests from all horses preparing for the Breeders’ Cup were clear, as well.
Due to Dr. Anthony Stirk’s data collection and analysis, equine racing fatalities dropped by a third over 20 years
The “Gaitkeeper” gene mutation has been linked to success in trotting races in Standardbreds.
The 4-year-old son of Candy Ride set blistering fractions throughout the race before pulling away in the stretch.
Charles Fipke’s 5-year-old homebred mare scored a half-length victory over Abel Tasman in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
The center will DNA test all Thoroughbred foals and serve 30 other horse breed societies across Australia.
A University of Kentucky researcher wants to create change in how concussions are managed and assessed in horse racing.
However, more severe bleeding in the lungs was significantly associated with decreased racing performance.
The alliance was formed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
Officials say the new regulations are strengthening the integrity of the state’s horse racing industry.
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
At its Aug. 21 meeting at Del Mar Turf Club, in Del Mar, California, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board approved the immediate
Seventeen horses have died or been euthanized after racing- and training-related incidents at the track this year.
The NYSGC is working to determine what might have contributed to a dozen recent racing- and training-related deaths.
Some believe the recommended penalties aren’t enough for egregious violations and too harsh for isolated minor offenses.
Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.
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