by Carol Hodes, for the SBOA of New Jersey

Manalapan, NJ — The New Jersey Racing Commission’s veterinarian, Dr. Barbara Greene, has issued changes in Lasix procedures for the 2012 Meadowlands meet.

The renovated Back Paddock, now with gates on the stalls, will serve as the receiving barn and include a Lasix Stall where the medication will be administered.

Lasix information for the 2012 Meadowlands meet
Issued by Dr. Barbara Greene, New Jersey State Veterinarian

• All horses racing on Lasix must report directly to the Back Paddock and will be treated with Lasix four hours prior to post time for their race.
• Each horse must have a representative bring the horse to the designated treatment stall and witness the Lasix administration.
• Your horse will be scratched if late or if there is not a representative with the horse for treatment.

Two days of qualifiers this week

Qualifiers will take place on both Dec. 29 and Dec. 30 and the first night of live racing is Friday, January 6, 2012.

Director of Racing Peter Koch has split the qualifiers with pacers going on Thursday and trotters (and additional entries) on Friday. The box will close at 10 a.m. on Thursday for Friday’s qualifiers.