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Jockey Club Adjusts Toe Grab Recommendations

After discussions with industry participants and a review of all scientific research available on the use of toe grabs on the front shoes of Thoroughbreds, The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommends adjusting the current RCI Model Rule on horse shoes to allow toe grabs up to four millimeters in height on front shoes on dirt racing surfaces only.

 Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Delaware Changes Course on Toe Grabs

After noticing an unusually high number of horses stumbling at the start during the first month of the Delaware Park meet, the Delaware Racing Commission adopted an emergency regulation that allows toe grabs with a height of up to four millimeters to be permitted for racing on dirt.

 Thursday, July 16, 2009
Jones' Horses OK After Barn Incidents

Jones' Horses OK After Barn Incidents

Two horses in the care of Larry Jones at Delaware Park were mysteriously found turned out from their stalls on consecutive recent nights, leading to the firing of an employee of the trainer and an investigation by track officials.

 Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Owner Squires to Fight Drug Positive

Owner Squires to Fight Drug Positive

Jim Squires, the owner of Two Bucks Stable, has issued a statement that he will fight a positive test for Clenbuterol at Delaware Park.

 Friday, June 20, 2008

Daney Named Chairman of United ARCI

Delaware Racing Commission Chairman Bernard J. Daney has been name chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

 Friday, April 07, 2006

Leading Owner Gill Getting Out of Horse Business

Michael Gill, North America's leading owner by races and money won in 2003 and 2004, said he is getting out of the business because of what he calls the "dirty politics" of the industry.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2005