In an announcement on Monday (Jan. 30), the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit announced that it is planning for a March 27 starting date for their enforcement of HISA’s drug and medication program.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
FTC publishes resubmitted HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Rules
According to a press release from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, “The Federal Trade Commission has published the resubmitted Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Anti-Doping and Medication Control rules to the Federal Register, initiating a 14-day public comment period. The FTC now has 60 days to approve or deny the proposed rules.”
Sen. Grassley, Rep. Gooden lead 10 Congressmen urging FTC to disapprove HISA Authority rules
In a press release issued on Thursday (Jan. 26), the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association announced that five U.S. Senators have joined five Congressmen to oppose rules submitted to the Federal Trade Commission by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Chad Svendsen joins USTA as ID Tech for Minnesota, Wisconsin
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Thursday that Chad Svendsen has been retained to serve as an ID Technician for the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin and is available immediately to provide microchipping and freeze branding services to USTA members.
Winbak Farm joins London Classic Yearling Sale
Winbak Farm is excited to announce that it will be joining the London Classic Yearling Sale in 2023.
Miami Valley cancels Sunday card due to weather
Due to unexpected snow accumulations and a shift in the forecast to above freezing for the remainder of today (Sunday, Jan. 22), the live card at Miami Valley Gaming is cancelled.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 22
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Sunday.
Ron Merritt wins Michigan Dan Rathka Memorial Award
Ron Merritt from Michigan was named the Dan Rathka Memorial Award as the Michigan Horseman of the Year for 2022. Presentation of the award was made by past Hall of Fame and Rathka Award winners Saturday night at the MHHA annual banquet.
MHHA Awards Banquet celebrates 2022 award winners
The Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association celebrated the achievements of standardbred horsemen, women and horses during the 2022 racing season and honored the Michigan Harness Racing Hall of Fame inductees during Saturday’s 2023 annual banquet and awards ceremony at Crystal Gardens in Howell, MI.
Faraldo, Beltrami win AHDC trots at Freehold
It was an Italian-American pride day at Freehold on Saturday (Jan. 21). Tony Beltrami and Joe Faraldo each won a heat of the AHDC Amateur trot club.