Horseracing Integrity Act to have subcommittee hearing
The Horseracing Integrity Act, which has splintered the racing industry, will have its first Congressional hearing January 28.
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Bricks and Mortar earns Horse of the Year laurels
Bricks and Mortar, who ran the table and earned over $6 million in a perfect 2019 campaign, was named Horse of the Year at Thursday’s Eclipse Awards.
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Equibase to purchase timing assets of American Teletimer
Equibase will purchase all of the timing assets of American Teletimer Corp., putting the former in charge of timing at dozens of American racetracks.
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Genaro: Not be a racing Grinch, but…
Not to be a Grinch, but unless those involved with horses see them as more than profit centers, 2020 won’t be much to look forward to.
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Aftercare Alliance elects new president, board members
Darby Dan Farm’s John Phillips will serve as the new president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which also added new board members.
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ARCI announces model rules amendments
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) today announced 10 amendments to its model rules, including medication, weights, and others.
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US House extends racehorse tax break
The House of Representatives voted this week to extend the 3-year depreciation for racehorses for tax purposes; it now goes to the Senate.
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Jockey Club to continue studying reducing stallion books
The Jockey Club announced it would continue its study of reducing stallion book size, saying it hopes to protect the breed’s health and welfare.
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Pegasus World Cup to be Lasix-free in 2020
The 2020 Pegasus World Cup will include a reduced $3 million purse — and for the first time, no raceday Lasix for participants.
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Jockeys’ Guild proposes revised whip rules
New rules proposals in New Jersey and California that would limit whip use have spurred the Jockeys’ Guild to advance their own more “moderate” concept.
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Jockeys’ Guild seeks bigger role in industry future
At its annual assembly earlier this week, the Jockeys’ Guild expressed frustration that riders’ input is not being considered as safety decisions are made.
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Seventh annual owners’ conference set for July
The seventh annual Thoroughbred Owner Conference will take place July 20-21 in Saratoga Sprints, NY, Ownerview announced today.
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