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Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress for third time

Frank Vespe / 7 years

5 min read

Reps. Andy Barr and Paul Tonko reintroduced the Horseracing Integrity Act today – a Congressional bill that may gain momentum in the wake of 22 equine fatalities at Santa Anita.

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Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

Press Release / 9 years
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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.

Coalition to endorse federal equine drug testing bill

The Biz / 11 years

3 min read

A coalition of groups, including the Jockey Club, Breeders’ Cup Limited, and the Water Hay Oats Alliance, will support a federal equine drug testing bill.

Trainer Donald Barr passes

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Burnham Square too good in Arlington Million

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win gives Motion stakes double

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Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress for third time

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

Coalition to endorse federal equine drug testing bill

Trainer Donald Barr passes

Burnham Square too good in Arlington.

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win.

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