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
0
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.

Triple Crown Trail: Great White upsets Battaglia

Taj Mahal guts out Miracle Wood triumph

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 22, 2026

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 21, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: February 21, 2026

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

AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

Taj Mahal guts out Miracle Wood.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

CT: Maggie’s Girl tops allowance feature

LRL: Stakes contenders sport near-opposite resumes

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, Feb. 19

Is Maryland racing in “best place”.