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
R. Reynolds Cowles

AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Frank Vespe / 9 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 / 9 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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Eclipse Award winners announced for media

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

AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules