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NewsBrief: Morning headlines for 10/25

The Biz / 12 years

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Our morning NewsBrief features the a.m. headlines.

Delaware Racing Commission will change testing lab

Doug McCoy / 12 years

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Frustrated by the slow pace of testing and spurred by horsemen’s consistency concerns, the Delaware Racing Commission voted to change its drug testing lab.

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Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
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Michael Gorham
Richard Sams

Delaware horsemen concerned by positive drug tests

Doug McCoy / 12 years
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Recent positive drug tests against widely respected trainers have Delaware horsemen worried about new medication policies and the state’s new testing lab.

Delaware horsemen troubled by slow pace of drug tests

Doug McCoy / 12 years

5 min read

Delaware’s horsemen are increasingly frustrated by hold-ups in finalizing drug tests and releasing purse moneys, with some purses held up almost two months.

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks July 3

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes July 3

Just Philtored looks for third Colonial win in Miss Disco

Colonial Downs moves July 3 card to July 6

Better Every Day a horse with a cause, and a message

Monmouth Park to receive $10 million state aid in 2027

NewsBrief: Morning headlines for 10/25

Delaware Racing Commission will change testing lab

Delaware horsemen concerned by positive drug tests

Delaware horsemen troubled by slow pace of drug tests

Better Every Day a horse with.

Charles Town announces changes to wagering.

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved.

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan.