HISA drug rules take effect
A flurry of dueling press releases heralded the onset Monday of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) new drug rules.
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FTC disapproves HISA drug rules
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday disapproved the proposed HISA drug rules because of ongoing legal uncertainty over the program.
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ARCI urges delay in new HISA rules implementation
Citing a court ruling that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) is unconstitutional, ARCI has called for a delay in rules set for Jan. 1.
Read More HISA legislative fix may be on the table
With the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) recently found unconstitutional, one Senator is pushing a legislative fix, but not everyone’s happy.
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ARCI conference: Industry insiders call for unity
Likening racing to a “small town” where people talk about each other, industry insiders called for unified efforts at improvement at the ARCI conference.
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HISA chief: “Just give us a chance”
The head of the new federal Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) asked state regulators to “just give us a chance” at a conference Monday.
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“No idea what the hell he is talking about”
Bob Baffert has a cancel culture problem. Ed Martin has a Bob Baffert problem. Donald Trump has all kinds of problems. What’s going on this Preakness week?
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ARCI toughens riding crop rule
With debate about the use of the riding crop becoming more widespread, the Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has enhanced its crop rule.
Read More ARCI: “Too many unanswered questions” to support federal bill
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) has taken no position on the proposed federal racing bill, saying too much remains unknown.
Read More Sides spar in Horseracing Integrity Act hearing
A hearing on the Horseracing Integrity Act showed little industry agreement on the bill — but unanimity that the industry must act on equine safety.
Read More ARCI backs enhanced NSAID and corticosteroid regs
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) backs enhanced and renewed regs on certain medications.
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ARCI finds 99% “clear rate” in 2018 drug testing
Less than one tested equine sample in 100 came back positive in 2018, according to the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
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