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Remington Park Plans New Integrity Measures

Remington President Scott Wells said the track will use suspension lists provided by major racing organizations to prevent suspended horsemen from participating.

Integrity Push Continues Despite Obstacles

Racing jurisdictions and racetracks are making some headway on tightening the screws on integrity in the sport, though one official Dec. 6 described it as a "minefield" due to legal issues and court fights.

Arlington Re-Accredited on Safety, Integrity

Arlington Park has become the fourth racetrack to earn re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Safety and Integrity Alliance.

Integrity We Can Believe In By Eric Mitchell

How does the Life At Ten episode reflect on the effectiveness of the [Safety and Integrity
 Alliance] program?

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KAEP: Radiograph Reports Not Marketing Tools

Buyers should get veterinarians to look at the reports in the repository instead of just asking consignors to see the information in the reports.

Perception, Not Integrity, Called Major Issue

Officials assembled for the International Simulcast Conference said Oct. 12 public perception, not integrity, is the primary problem for the industry's wagering systems.

NTRA Seeks Director for New Alliance

A week after announcing a major safety and integrity initiative for horse racing, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association board of directors said it has launched a national search for an executive director to spearhead the endeavor.

Commentary: A Reasonable Approach

By Alex Waldrop - On Feb. 27, I appeared before a Congressional Subcommittee for a hearing entitled, "Drugs in Sports: Compromising the Health of Athletes and Undermining the Integrity of Competition."

TOC Takes Stand on Auction Reform

The Thoroughbred Owners of California would like to see national auction reform efforts taken to another level.

Commentary: Short of the Mark

By Dan Liebman - The preliminary recommendations of the Sales Integrity Task Force were released Oct. 15, and though the diligent work of the group is admirable, it fell far short of providing a strong blueprint for needed changes in the public auction arena.

Two Industry Reform Groups Merge

The Alliance for Industry Reform and Horse Owners' Protective Association have merged.

Indiana Backstretch Integrity Plan is Reviewed

A program designed to increase security at racetracks is being offered for public comment and could be approved by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission in March.

Integrity No Easy Task

By Cot Campbell - Our Code of Ethics, presented to the world in mid-December, has been received agreeably. Predictably, there has been commentary on what "they" should have done. I have waited until Jan. 15--when my duties as chairman ended and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association took over--for any personal observations.

Regulator: If You Want Integrity, Change Way of Thinking

As the pari-mutuel industry continues to grapple with issues related to integrity, one regulator believes the answers may lie with the industry's attitude.

Integrity: Without It, Industry Has Nothing

The issue of integrity, from backstretches to racetrack boardrooms, was discussed at the University of Arizona Symposium on Racing Thursday.

California Trainers Issue Report on Integrity, Image

In a report sent to more than 40 members of the industry, the California Thoroughbred Trainers has made 11 recommendations on integrity in racing. Among them are use of surveillance cameras, a five-hour rule, and administration of Lasix by state veterinarians only.

California Trainers Make Integrity Recommendations

A report by the Calfornia Thoroughbred Trainers integrity committee makes 11 recommendations, including use of surveillance cameras and a review of medication threshold levels.

Keeneland to Heighten Backstretch Security

Backstretch security will be heightened at the upcoming fall meeting at Keeneland, a track unique to American racing in that the stable area is open to the public and not restricted to licensed personnel and approved visitors.