Global racing industry must “join forces to combat doping”
“Horses should compete only when they are free of medication and drugs. For us there can be no other philosophy.”
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Doping
Out-of-competition testing seen as crucial in combating doping in racing
“The only way we’re going to stop this is by intelligence-based policing and out-of-competition testing.”
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US horse racing gets guidance over hallucinogenic drug glaucine
Glaucine marketed as an anti-tussive (cough suppressant) and can have hallucinogenic effects at very high doses.
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Researchers successfully test horse hair for range of common drugs
Drug detection correlated well with the reported period of medical treatment.
Read moreRe-testing to reveal London, Beijing Olympic drug cheats
Up to 31 athletes from 6 sports and 12 countries could be banned from Rio.
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Racing identities join anti-doping movement
Call for an independent body to police the sport of racing.
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Clampdown on cobalt use in racehorses continues
International body toughens rules, lays out penalties.
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Trainer banned over positive methylamphetamine tests in 3 horses
Four-year stand-down for Australian trainer Luke Griffith.
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French eventer disqualifed from WEG over horse’s failed medication test
French eventing teams loses qualifying spot for Rio Olympics as a result.
Read moreVet says Lasix ‘most abused drug’ in racing
Gary Priest speaks out against current veterinary business model.
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UAE trainer gets 12-month ban after two positive drug tests in horses
Majed Al Jahouri admits two charges under Emirates Racing Authority rules.
Read moreHall of Famer speaks out on racehorse drugs
“If we a need a shed of drugs, maybe racing doesn’t deserve to survive.”
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Racing body to invest in biological passports for thoroughbreds
Passports to contain genetic fingerprint to combat gene doping.
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US track brings in hair follicle testing to thwart doping
Los Alamitos takes stand as part of zero-tolerance policy on clenbuterol.
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American racing should give up race-day furosemide, says respected vet
“Racing survived 100 years without it; we can do it again.”
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Queen’s race mare loses prize money over failed drugs tests
No fines against trainers, who were found to bear no blame for the failed tests.
Read moreLaddy, 36, farewelled by British charity
“Laddy will be sorely missed by all,” said Redwings’ chief executive Lynn Cutress.
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World racing boss urges uniformity over drugs in US
Elimination of race-day medication would further bring US, Canada into line with rest of world.
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Positive morphine tests probably from contaminated feed – racing body
British Horseracing Authority provides update on probe.
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US Jockey Club to lobby for federal racing legislation
Federal laws said to be a key step in bringing uniformity to US racing,
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