The New Mexico Horsemen's Association won another legal victory in its ongoing disputes with the state racing commission and racetracks, with a judge terming as “rule-making overreach” the practice of diverting purse money toward medical-insurance premiums for jockeys and exercise riders. District Court Judge Victor S. Lopez determined in his Sept. 20 order that the [...]
Representative Lance Gooden (R-TX-05) has introduced legislation in the United States House of Representatives that would delay the implementation date of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) from July 1, 2022, to January 1, 2024. "I speak for all our membership, whose livelihood is determined by horse racing, when I say introduction [...]
Track Superintendent Field Day has announced dates and locations for the next two editions of the annual gathering focusing on track safety and best practices. The 2023 renewal of the event will be held June 11-13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and it will be hosted by Roy Smith, the current track super at the Indiana facility [...]
Letter to NHBPA members from President Doug Daniels DVM: NTRA's Rooney is wrong when he says majority supports HISA Recently we have seen a host of letters and op-eds hit our industry media. Certainly, I agree everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I also believe those opinions should be based on facts and [...]
Photo by Suzie Picou-Oldham From Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance news release Another successful Colonial Downs race meet will culminate on Virginia Derby Day, highlighted by a dedication to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). The Kitten’s Joy Stakes (G3) will be presented by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance on Virginia Derby Day. A presentation of a [...]
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National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback's comment on U.S. District Court Judge Doughty issuing a temporary injunction halting enforcement of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act in Louisiana and West Virginia: Many will see today as a win or a loss, but rest assured the efforts by the National HBPA and its affiliates are [...]
Photo courtesy John Engelhardt An op-ed by Dave Basler, executive director of the Ohio HBPA: Recently Tom Rooney of the NTRA released a statement regarding the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA). I agree with Mr. Rooney that change is never easy, especially when the change is being forced by a private [...]
Photo by Coglianese Photography/Lauren King The now 5-year-old gelding Miles Ahead lost his first start back in 2019 by 43 lengths but went on to prove trainer Eddie Plesa’s belief that he was a good horse. It just took some time. That patience was paid back in spades as the gelding won [...]
After being held virtually for two years due to COVID-19, The Jockey Club’s Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing will be held as an in-person event in 2022 and hosted for the first time at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York. Scheduled for Sunday, August 14, at 10 [...]