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I'll Have Another's Treatment 'Routine Care'

I'll Have Another's Treatment 'Routine Care'

A review of the medications administered I'll Have Another between the Preakness and Belmont Stakes (both gr. I) are consistent with the veterinary treatment of most racehorses, according to three licensed veterinarians.

 Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Furosemide Topic of Talkin' Horses Podcast

Furosemide Topic of Talkin' Horses Podcast

The controversial subject of furosemide, the anti-bleeder medication widely used in North American racing, will be the subject of the next "Talkin' Horses with The Blood-Horse" live podcast at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 26.

 Monday, June 25, 2012

Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) programs from an equine safety standpoint.

 Thursday, May 17, 2012
Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated

Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated

The pros and cons of race-day medication in racehorses were debated Nov. 14 during a lengthy meeting of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Race Day Medication Committee at the state Capitol.

 Monday, November 14, 2011

Kentucky Purse Regulation Will Be Reviewed

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will review a regulation that permits tracks to withhold all purses from a day of racing when there is a suspicious post-race test for any horse racing that day.

 Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Kentucky Dates Approved; Up From 2010

Kentucky Dates Approved; Up From 2010

Kentucky's Thoroughbred racetracks have received approval for 2011 live racing dates that are slightly higher than those being raced this year.

 Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Churchill Dates Cut Approved; 'Crisis' Cited

Churchill Dates Cut Approved; 'Crisis' Cited

Amid considerable discussion about a quickly developing crisis facing the state's racing industry, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission May 12 approved a request from Churchill Downs to eliminate seven racing dates from the current spring meet.

 Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Kentucky Drug Council Supports Regulation of Steroids

The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council supports the regulation of anabolic steroids in horses at racetracks and auctions in the state but has requested further explanation of withdrawal times and other testing-related issues included in the model rule offered by the Association of Racing Commissioners International and Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.

 Thursday, August 23, 2007

Mineshaft Retired with Minor Injuries

Mineshaft, the leading handicap horse in the country, was retired Friday due to what trainer Neil Howard said was a small chip in his right front ankle.

 Friday, October 03, 2003