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Olympics Faced Same Integrity Issue as Racing

Olympics Faced Same Integrity Issue as Racing

Head of the U.S. Olympics anti-doping agency told Thoroughbred industry leaders how the Olympic committee tackled doping issues and began restoring the Games' integrity.

 Sunday, August 12, 2012
'Medication-Free' Horse Racing Called Goal

'Medication-Free' Horse Racing Called Goal

The Jockey Club has reiterated its calls for a phased-in ban on the anti-bleeding medication Salix but made clear Aug. 14 it wants "medication-free" horse racing.

 Sunday, August 14, 2011
Jockey Club to Lead Racing's Plan for Growth

Jockey Club to Lead Racing's Plan for Growth

The Jockey Club Aug. 14 announced a nine-step plan for the betterment of horse racing and breeding and expects to spend millions of dollars over the next five years to implement it.

 Sunday, August 14, 2011
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

Safety Panel to Serve as 'Bully Pulpit'

The Jockey Club acknowledges it has limits on what it can mandate in the area of equine health and safety, but it does plan to use its new Thoroughbred Safety Committee as a "bully pulpit" to bring about change.

 Thursday, May 15, 2008

Shapiro is Keynote Speaker at Round Table Conference

Mark Shapiro, executive vice president who oversees programming and production for ESPN networks and ABC Sports, will deliver the keynote address at The Jockey Club's 53rd annual Round Table Conference in Saratoga Springs Aug. 21.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Round Table to be Held Week Later This Year

The Jockey Club's annual Round Table Conference will be held Aug. 19, a week later than usual. It remains to be seen if other organizations that schedule their meetings the week of the Round Table will follow suit.

 Thursday, February 15, 2001