Author: from Thoroughbred Daily News

Letter to the Editor published by Thoroughbred Daily News from Association of Racing Commissioners International President Ed Martin

In a special meeting of its board on Wednesday, the U.S. Trotting Association’s directors voted to amend the USTA rule on Artificial Insemination. The existing Rule 26.05 Artificial Insemination was changed to allow frozen semen to be used in the breeding season, or year, immediately following castration or death of the stallion. The rule became effective immediately.

Florida Rep. Dan Daley from northwest Broward county has filed a bill that would allow entities in the state that have permits to conduct any other types of wagering to acquire a permit for harness racing.

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.

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.”

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.