Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 Archives • The Racing Biz

Consensus-seeking Jockeys’ Guild not for – but not against – federal bill

Frank Vespe / 8 years

6 min read

The Jockeys’ Guild has taken a position not quite for, and not quite against, pending legislation to nationalize racing drug rules in hopes a consensus will form.

American Association of Equine Practitioners
Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017
National uniform medication program
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AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Frank Vespe / 8 years
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5 min read

The AAEP — the major horse veterinarians group — has announced its opposition to a federal bill that would create a national body to govern medication in racing.

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

Press Release / 8 years

5 min read

The so-called Horseracing Integrity Act would create a national authority to oversee horse racing’s medication rules and testing and prohibit raceday medications.

LRL: Barbadian Runner looks to keep rolling in Small

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De Francis winners Subrogate, Dean Delivers meet in Dave’s Friend

Will WV Futurity clarify local 2yo scene?

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Great Notion, leading Maryland sire, pensioned

Consensus-seeking Jockeys’ Guild not for – but not against – federal bill

AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

De Francis winners Subrogate, Dean Delivers.

Will WV Futurity clarify local 2yo.

Sagamore in the running to be.

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

CT: Teachintherelease dominates Funkhouser Memorial

LRL: Jockey Madeline Rowland notches 100th.