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Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules

An advisory panel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has given final approval to changes in disciplinary measures and penalties for medication violations.... Read the original post: Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules ...
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Kentucky Castration Clinic to be Held March 10

The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP), located in Lexington, Ky., will play host to a free gelding clinic on March 10, according to a release on the KHP website. ... Read the rest here: Kentucky Castration Clinic to be Held March 10 ...
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KHRC Chief Steward Dismissed In Midst of Investigation

John Veitch, chief steward for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) who was the subject of an investigation into the Life At Ten situation during the 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships, was dismissed from his position Nov. The rest is here: KHRC Chief Steward Dismissed In Midst of Investigation ...
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Breeders’ Cup 2010: Delay to File Life At Ten Report Sought

The hearing officer in the lengthy Life At Ten investigation has requested a 30-day extension to complete his report to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. ... See the original post: Breeders' Cup 2010: Delay to File Life At Ten Report Sought ...
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Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated

The pros and cons of race-day medication in racehorses were debated Nov. 14 during a lengthy meeting of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) Race Day Medication Committee at the state Capitol.... See original here: Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated ...
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Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting

A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) Race Day Medication Committee is looking into the question of whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned on race day. ... Original post: Race-Day Drugs Focus of KHRC Meeting ...
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2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Tickets on Sale Nov. 1

Ticket packages for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bridgestone, and Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup, April 26-29 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, will go on sale starting Nov. 1.... Read the original: 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Tickets on Sale Nov. 1 ...
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Life At Ten Incident Leads to New Veterinary Policies

In an effort to avoid another Life At Ten situation, the Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) have adopted new policies that will be in effect for this year's World Championships.... View original post here: Life At Ten Incident Leads to New Veterinary Policies ...
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Adjunct Bleeder Medication Ban Advanced in Kentucky

An advisory panel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has approved a recommendation to prohibit the race day use of adjunct bleeder medications in the state. ... Read more: Adjunct Bleeder Medication Ban Advanced in Kentucky ...
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Kentucky Derby Winner Go for Gin Heads to Hall of Champions

Go for Gin, the 1994 Kentucky Derby winner, has arrived in Lexington, Ky., to make his home in the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions alongside fellow Derby winner Funny Cide, two-time Breeders' Cup winner Da Hoss, and racing superstar Cigar.... View post: Kentucky Derby Winner Go for Gin Heads to...
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