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Court Halts Suit Against Two Indiana Trainers

A U.S. district court has thrown out litigation brought by former Thoroughbred owner/breeder Ed Martin Jr. against trainers Randy Klopp and Joe Davis.

 Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Corticosteroid Use Discussed at CE Program

Corticosteroid injections are overused on racehorses but don't contribute to catastrophic breakdowns, a medication consultant said during a June 27 continuing education program for licensed Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana.

 Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Equine Health a Topic at Indiana CE Program

Diagnosing and treating upper and lower respiratory issues and the use of corticosteroids in racehorses will be discussed as part of a continuing education seminar for trainers June 27 at Indiana Downs.

 Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Indiana Downs Gets OK to Resume Live Racing

Indiana Downs got the go-ahead to resume training June 16 and live racing June 18 after the Indiana Horse Racing Commission ruled horsemen's assertions the dirt surface is unsafe were "unfounded and uncorroborated."

 Friday, June 15, 2012
Indiana Downs Racing Halted Pending Probe

Indiana Downs Racing Halted Pending Probe

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has suspended live racing at Indiana Downs June 15-16 pending examination of the track's racing surface.

 Thursday, June 14, 2012

Martin Files Suit Against Indiana Commission

Ed Martin Jr., has filed a federal suit against the Indiana Horse Racing Commission stemming from an investigation into horses kept at his farm in Florida.

 Thursday, April 19, 2012
Amoss Faces Stiff Fine, Suspension in Indiana

Amoss Faces Stiff Fine, Suspension in Indiana

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has initiated an administrative action against trainer Tom Amoss that could result in a 60-day suspension and $5,000 fine.

 Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Indiana HRC Establishes Legal Department

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has hired Lea Ellingwood as general counsel.

 Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Horseman Martin Banned from IN Tracks

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has banned key state racing official Ed Martin Jr. from both Hoosier State Thoroughbred tracks for two years due to an alleged license violation.

 Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Indiana OKs Supplements for Open Company

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has approved purse supplements for Indiana-breds running in certain open races, effective immediately.

 Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Indiana Industry Debates 'Quality of Racing'

Indiana Industry Debates 'Quality of Racing'

Less than two years into its slots-at-racetracks initiative, Indiana is in conflict and debate over its Thoroughbred racing and breeding programs, and how to strike a balance between them.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Medication Issues Top Jockey Club Round Table

Medication Issues Top Jockey Club Round Table

Though there are differences of opinion on what should be done next in the area of medication reform, everyone seems to agree there is a continuing problem and something should be done.

 Sunday, August 23, 2009
Romanet to Speak at Round Table Conference

Romanet to Speak at Round Table Conference

Louis Romanet, chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, will discuss the importance of and need for international harmonization of medication policies when he delivers the keynote address at The Jockey Club's 57th annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Aug. 23.

 Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Indiana Extends Steroids Grace Period

Indiana Extends Steroids Grace Period

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted May 12 to extend the grace period for anabolic steroid positives at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs to 90 days.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2008

With Slots on Way, Changes in Indiana

Steroids, new emergency rules for horse racing, and updates on racetrack casino construction at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs dominated the discussion during the March 11 Indiana Horse Racing Commission meeting.

 Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Indiana Sticks With Steroids Plan

Indiana Sticks With Steroids Plan

Indiana is moving forward with plans to implement regulation and testing of anabolic steroids in racehorses April 1.

 Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Indiana to Regulate Steroids; Questions Raised

Indiana has become the first state to adopt model rules for regulating use of anabolic steroids in racehorses, but horsemen and others believe the move could be premature.

 Sunday, September 30, 2007

Indy Commission Could Rule on Simulcast Status

It appears the simulcast signals from Arlington Park and Calder Race Course could be pulled from other Indiana wagering outlets, this time at the urging of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.

 Monday, August 20, 2007

Indiana Rules Keep Suspended Trainers from Transferring Horses

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has voted unanimously to endorse new rules that disallow a suspended trainer from transferring a horse to a spouse, immediate family member, or assistant trainer.

 Monday, March 19, 2007

Decision on Indiana Derby Protest Expected Soon

A decision could be made the week of Oct. 29 regarding the protest of a dead-heat decision in the $513,200 Indiana Derby (gr. II) held Oct. 7 at Hoosier Park. The protest was filed by owner Barry Schwartz after his colt, Star Dabbler, was placed first in a dead heat with Cielo Gold in the 1 1/16-mile contest.

 Monday, October 30, 2006

Indiana Adopts Rules for Raceday Security Crackdown

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has adopted 21 emergency regulations that make up a sweeping integrity initiative for horse racing in the state.

 Thursday, March 09, 2006

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.

 Wednesday, January 25, 2006

'Zero Tolerance' Policy Leads to Positive Tests in Indiana

A "zero tolerance" policy in Indiana led to seven horses testing positive for cocaine during the waning weeks of Hoosier Park's recently concluded Thoroughbred meet.

 Monday, December 12, 2005

Connors of New Hampshire New RCI Chairman

Timothy "Ted" Connors, chairman of the New Hampshire Pari-Mutuel Commission, is the new chairman of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

 Thursday, April 28, 2005

Indiana Panel OKs Guild Patch, Racing Dates

Jockeys in Indiana have been granted permission by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to display the Jockeys' Guild patch on their riding pants, but corporate advertising won't be permitted.

 Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Indiana Racetracks to Split Casino Subsidy Equally

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission sided with Indiana Downs Sept. 26 when it voted 4-1 to split riverboat casino admission tax revenue 50/50 with Churchill Downs Inc.-owned Hoosier Park. The move guarantees $5.4 million a year to Indiana Downs indefinitely.

 Monday, September 29, 2003

Indy Parlor Denied, But Rule Change a Possibility

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission denied Indiana Downs' petition for a Marion County off-track betting facility Aug. 20, but it left racetrack officials optimistic another rule change could be negated in the coming months.

 Friday, August 22, 2003

Report: Second Indiana OTB Parlor Wouldn't Boost Handle

Indiana Downs' quest to obtain permission to operate a Marion County satellite wagering facility may have encountered it first roadblock.

 Monday, June 30, 2003

New Jersey's Zanzuccki Elected RCI Chairman

Frank Zanzuccki was elected chairman-elect of the Association of Racing Commissioners International at its convention Saturday in Seattle.

 Sunday, April 27, 2003

Two Tracks, Two Breeds: Indy Dates No Easy Task

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has approved the framework for the state's 2003 racing calendar. Now, it must OK specific dates, which could be difficult with two racetracks and two breeds.

 Wednesday, October 09, 2002

Indiana Tracks Have Different View of 2003 Schedule

Hoosier Park and Indianapolis Downs both submitted tentative 2003 racing schedules to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission Oct. 1, with each plan dividing the days in drastically different fashion.

 Monday, October 07, 2002

New Indiana Track to Race Thoroughbreds in 2003

Indianapolis Downs, a Standardbred track currently under construction and set to open in Shelby County in December, is poised to offer at least 20 days of Thoroughbred racing in 2003.

 Wednesday, August 21, 2002

Proposed Indiana Racetrack May Be Fined $1.2M

Indianapolis Downs, a racetrack under construction in Indiana, could be fined $1.2 million by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission for failure to disclose details about a consultant and lobbyist. An attorney for the association denied the allegations.

 Saturday, June 29, 2002