Barr Reintroduces Two Racehorse Tax Bills
By Tom LaMarra United States Representative Andy Barr of Kentucky has reintroduced two bills that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to benefit racehorse owners. Barr's office Oct. [...]
Keeneland Says It Supports Federal Drug Bill
By Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst Keeneland said Oct. 8 it officially supports the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act of 2015 and has joined the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity, a [...]
NHC Tour All-Stars to Appear at Free ‘Bourbon, Brews & Bombs’ Happy Hour on Eve of Breeders’ Cup
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Thursday, October 8, 2015) – Texan phenom and current National Handicapping Championship (NHC) Tour leader Jonathon Kinchen plus veteran contest pros Chris Larmey, Dan Slattery and Paul Weizer [...]
Methocarbamol (Robaxin) Threshold/Treatment Protocols
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission recently suspended trainer Graham Motion for five days and fined him $500 for a medication overage involving the winner Kitten’s Point in Keeneland’s Bewitch Stakes. [...]
Keeneland Reaccredited By NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Friday, October 2, 2015) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance. Keeneland, [...]
ARCI Compliance Committee Set, Will Begin Work Immediately
LEXINGTON, KY - The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has formally announced the members of the committee recently formed to work [...]
Timing, Fractions and Run-Up Provide New Night School Topic
Night School, the racing industry’s national online fan education and player development program since 2011, offers a first-time topic "Timing, Fractions and Run-Up" tonight from 8:30-10 p.m. ET. Ron Couturier, chief [...]
Status of KY Lasix-Free Regulation Uncertain
By Ron Mitchell The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee of the Kentucky legislature has voted 6-2 to find a proposed regulation permitting racetracks the option of carding furosemide-free races "deficient." Furosemide, [...]
Centaur Gaming Added to USADA Bill Supporters
By Blood-Horse Staff Centaur Gaming, which owns and operates Indiana-based Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, and several off-track betting facilities, has joined the Coalition for [...]
New Jersey Continues Sports Wagering Efforts
By Blood-Horse Staff NJ.com reports the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has joined Gov. Chris Christie and the state legislature in filing a motion Sept. 8 asking the full U.S. [...]