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KY Derby, Oaks Samples Tested for Dermorphin

Test samples taken from some runners in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) are among those that are now being tested for dermorphin.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Vance Suspension Reduced to 60 Days

Louisiana trainer Terry Vance had a suspension reduced from six months to 60 days because the classification of the drug found in his horse had been reduced from Class 2 to the less potent Class 3.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Louisiana Latest to Adopt Steroids Rule

Using emergency regulations, the Louisiana Racing Commission has banned the use of anabolic steroids in racehorses effective Jan. 1, 2009.

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Louisiana to Ban Steroids

The Louisiana State Racing Commission took steps Aug. 25 to ban exogenous steroids. The rules could become effective before Jan. 1.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Jockey Patin Gets Indefinite Suspension

Jockey Joe Patin Jr., arrested earlier this month on 11 criminal counts including possession of crack cocaine, has been suspended indefinitely by the Louisiana Racing Commission.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Jockey Patin Arrested

Louisiana-based jockey Joe Patin Jr. was arrested Feb. 29 in Beaux Bridge, La., on charges including possession of crack cocaine and reckless driving.

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Norman Suspension Upheld in Louisiana

The Louisiana Racing Commission on Friday upheld trainer Cole Norman's six-month suspension and $1,000 fine for two separate incidents late last year involving total carbon dioxide violations.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Blasi Taking Over for Suspended Asmussen

Steve Asmussen, North America's leading trainer in 2004 and 2005, has decided not to seek legal recourse over a six-month suspension that was upheld by the Louisiana Racing Commission. He is to serve the ban for a medication infraction from July 10, 2006 to Jan. 10, 2007.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

Asmussen's Six-Month Suspension Upheld

Steve Asmussen faces a six-month suspension and a $2,500 fine after the Louisiana Racing Commission upheld an earlier decision stemming from a positive test for Mepivicaine on one of his runners following a race at Evangeline Downs March 24.

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Track Cancels $1 Million Delta Jackpot

With the postponement of live racing at Delta Downs this season due to extensive damage from Hurricane Rita, the track has canceled its first graded stakes event, the $1 million Delta Jackpot Stakes (gr. III), as well as three other stakes that were scheduled for Dec. 2.

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Delta Downs' Race Meeting in Question

Louisiana horsemen are busy shuffling race meetings between Evangeline Downs and Louisiana Downs after Delta Downs became the second track in the state to suffer severe damage due to a hurricane. Delta Downs was scheduled to open its 88-day Thoroughbred meeting Oct. 21.

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Louisiana Considers Rule to Ban Use of EPO

The Louisiana State Racing Commission's medication committee has asked the full commission to ban the use and possession of human recombinant erythropoietin (EPO) and darbepoietin, as well as consider measures aimed at random pre-race testing for total dissolved carbon dioxide, more commonly known as "milkshaking."

Friday, October 15, 2004

Jockey Meche Returns To Saddle

Jockey Donnie Meche will return to the saddle Friday at Louisiana Downs for the first time since the Delta Downs stewards suspended him in January 2003. Meche is scheduled to ride Unbridled Tick (6-1) in the eighth race for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Thursday, July 15, 2004

Meche Awaits Ruling by Judge

Jockey Donnie Meche is awaiting a ruling by an Orleans Parish Civil District Court judge on whether or not he can return to the track following a suspension he received by the Louisiana State Racing Commission. Judge Rosemary Ledet heard arguments on Aug. 26 and has 30 days to make a judgment.

Wednesday, August 27, 2003

Meche Will Take Suspension to Court

Jockey Donnie Meche will appeal a one-year nationwide suspension in which stewards ruled he did not do his best to win a race at Delta Downs in January.

Thursday, May 01, 2003

Harrah's Purchase of Louisiana Downs OK'd

The transfer of Louisiana Downs' horse-racing license to Harrah's Bossier City Investment Co. is nearly complete after the Louisiana Racing Commission approved the move Thursday.

Friday, December 20, 2002

Louisiana Racing Official A.J. Goubler Dead

A.J. Goubler, second vice chairman of the Louisiana State Racing Commission, died Nov. 19 at a New Orleans hospital following a brief illness

Thursday, November 21, 2002

With Sale, Evangeline Downs Poised for Big Move

Peninsula Gaming of Delaware has acquired all of Evangeline Downs near Lafayette, La., and has purchased more than 500 acres for the track's new location and slot-machine parlor.

Friday, September 06, 2002

Fate of Proposed Louisiana Tracks Hinges on Study

The Louisiana Racing Commission will not issue any more licenses for new racetracks until it completes an economic study requested by the state legislature.

Tuesday, August 27, 2002

Louisiana Awaits Feasibility Study on Racing Expansion

The Louisiana Racing Commission will take action Aug. 16 on a feasibility study to determine if the state needs more racetracks. There are four now, but plans have been floated for three more.

Tuesday, July 16, 2002

Track, Commission Strike Deal on Head Tax

Delta Downs has worked out a compromise with the Louisiana Racing Commission over payment of a head tax. The issue was resolved at the commission's meeting in New Orleans March 8.

Friday, March 08, 2002

Legislator: Delta Downs Tax Dispute Won't Linger

State Rep. Ronnie Johns said a dispute between the Louisiana Racing Commission and Delta Downs over head-tax payments could be resolved by March 8, when the racing commission meets in New Orleans.