Education, Communication Can Improve Safety
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury and having committees focus on racetrack safety are two ways safety can be improved at the racetrack.
Arthur
- Bay Colt
- Born 2009
- KY-Bred
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Trainer:
Katherine Ritvo
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Jockey:
Ramon A. Dominguez
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Owner:
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing
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Breeder:
Gregory England
Arthur |
Artie Schiller | El Prado (IRE) |
| Hidden Light | ||
| Janeian (NZ) | The Jogger | |
| Taipari (NZ) |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
KEESEP2010Hip 861 | Yearling |
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$32,000 |
OBSMAR2011Hip 94 | Two-year-old |
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$150,000 |
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No Cup Positives for Steroids, EPO, TCO2
None of the horses that participated in this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate).
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Jockey Club Elects Four New Members
The Jockey Club announced Sept. 4 the election of four new members: Dr. Rick Arthur, B. Wayne Hughes, Warren "Spud" Williamson and Peter Willmott.
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Action Plans Released by Summit Members
The second Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit concluded March 18 with the 62 participants releasing action plans on how to improve various aspects of the Thoroughbred industry.
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CHRB Questioned, Supported During Legislative Hearing
The California racing industry voiced nearly united support for synthetic racing surfaces and for the board that mandated them during a packed California Senate committee hearing Wednesday, June 13, in Sacramento.
