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.
Keeneland is implementing enhanced security measures for horses participating in this Kentucky Derby prep race.
Researchers recently investigated factors that impact prices paid for 2-year-old Thoroughbreds sold at undertack sales.
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Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton, and OBS amended their policies regarding steroids in weanlings, yearlings, and 2-year-olds.
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Texas A&M’s Drug Testing Laboratory is the seventh to receive full RMTC accreditation.
Racetracks in California, Florida, Kentucky, New York, and Ontario have participated since the program began in 2014.
The legislation would aid in creating uniform standards in drug testing and enforcement for Thoroughbred racing.
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.
Outside horses can enter the track, and the more than 1,600 horses housed on site since the outbreak began can leave.
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