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Regulators Discuss Jockey Club Drug Rules

Regulators Discuss Jockey Club Drug Rules

Regulators from 24 North American racing jurisdictions met via conference call March 4 to discuss new model medication rules set to be adopted by Racing Commissioners International.

 Monday, March 04, 2013
RCI Considers 'One Strike, You're Out' Rule

RCI Considers 'One Strike, You're Out' Rule

Not only licensed trainers, but also owners who fail to monitor their trainers and the veterinarians who provide or facilitate the administration of illegal substances could be subject to exclusion.

 Thursday, July 26, 2012

Dutrow's Legal Rights Denied, Attorney Claims

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. was denied attempts by his lawyer to challenge two accusations by New York racing regulators and should get a new hearing before a board of stewards, according to new legal documents filed in the case.

 Friday, May 06, 2011

RCI Board Votes to Examine Furosemide Policy

The RCI board of directors voted without objection this week in favor of a resolution calling for the re-examination of whether its current policy pertaining to furosemide should be continued.

 Thursday, April 28, 2011
Need for Dutrow Review Called 'Unfounded'

Need for Dutrow Review Called 'Unfounded'

Attorney Gerard Romski issued a statement Feb. 20 defending his client, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. He said a request by a regulatory executive for New York to review Dutrow's license is "unfounded and irresponsible."

 Sunday, February 20, 2011
Call for Full Review of Dutrow's License

Call for Full Review of Dutrow's License

A long history of numerous drug and regulatory violations necessitates that New York do a full review of Richard Dutrow Jr's racing license, says RCI president Ed Martin

 Thursday, February 17, 2011
RCI Forms Committee for Regulatory Attorneys

RCI Forms Committee for Regulatory Attorneys

A special committee of racing regulatory attorneys has been formed by Racing Commissioners International, the trade association of the government regulators of racing and wagering.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010
Sunland Park Rule Changes Approved

Sunland Park Rule Changes Approved

On May 19, the New Mexico Racing Commission approved several key rule changes that were advocated by Sunland Park for its accreditation application to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance

 Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Bowlinger Among RCI Award Recipients

Bowlinger Among RCI Award Recipients

Paul Bowlinger, Sarah McNaught, and Charla Ann King were the top recipients at the RCI annual awards dinner April 14.

 Wednesday, April 14, 2010
RCI Committee to Consider Proposals

RCI Committee to Consider Proposals

The Model Rules Committee of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) will consider recommendations from The Jockey Club's Welfare and Safety Committee during its next meeting, which is scheduled for Aug. 1.

 Wednesday, July 02, 2008
RCI to Host Pari-Mutuel Auditors in June

RCI to Host Pari-Mutuel Auditors in June

Racing Commissioners International (RCI) will host the 2008 Pari-Mutuel Auditors Conference in New Orleans, La., June 24-25.

 Thursday, April 24, 2008
ROAP Adopts Code of Conduct

ROAP Adopts Code of Conduct

At its annual meeting in Austin, Texas last month, the board of directors of the Racing Officials Accreditation Program approved a Code of Conduct for licensed accredited stewards and judges.

 Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Powell Latest to Exit Youbet.com

Powell Latest to Exit Youbet.com

Lonny Powell has stepped down from his executive position with Youbet.com, joining others who have left the California-based advance deposit wagering company in recent months.

 Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Eliason Named to RCI Leadership

Eliason Named to RCI Leadership

Racing Commissioners International chairman Peter Burnett has named Larry Eliason of South Dakota as chairman of the organization's model rules committee. Burnett also named Rick Goodell of New York and Hugh Gallagher of Delaware as vice-chairmen of the committee.

 Thursday, January 03, 2008

Regulators Consider Anabolic Steroid Limits

A model rule that limits anabolic steroid use to four approved substances was unanimously passed in a committee hearing of the Racing Commissioners International annual conference April 23, highlighting the opening-day morning session of the annual conference of North American regulators in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

 Tuesday, April 24, 2007

RCI Integrity and GLI Form Alliance to Provide Wagering System Security

RCI Integrity Services, the not-for-profit subsidiary of Racing Commissioners International, announced Aug. 16 that it has formed an alliance with the largest independent testing lab for gambling systems--Gaming Laboratories International--to provide independent security testing for pari-mutuel wagering systems hosting or wagering into domestic American pools.

 Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Model Rules Making Progress Across Country

Scot Waterman, executive director of the national Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, said the group has made significant progress the last year in getting racing jurisdictions to adopt its chapter on medication and model rules, a uniform set of medication and drug-testing policies.

 Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Ky. Commission Approves Derby Future Wager Dates

The Kentucky Racing Commission on Monday approved the dates for the three Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools. The first pool will run Feb. 14-17, with Pool 2 opening March 14 and closing March 17. The third and final pool will run April 4-7. All pools run from Thursday through Sunday. The 128th renewal of the Derby will be May 4.

 Monday, January 14, 2002