Columbus, OH – U.S. Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis T. Tygart announced Thursday (Dec. 23) that USADA has been unable to reach an agreement with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to become the enforcement agency for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.

“After months of negotiations, we have been unable to enter an agreement in line with the requirements of the Act, and one which would have given us a reasonable chance to put in place a credible and effective program,” said Tygart in his statement.

To read the complete USADA statement, click here.