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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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KHRC Drug Testing Changes Showing Benefits

Decisions by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) to have its drug testing performed by a new laboratory and to revamp the manner in which it conducts its drug testing are having positive results, according to a report presented to the... Read the rest here: KHRC Drug Testing Changes Showing Benefits ...
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KHRC Review of Medications in Horse Racing Begins

Two panels of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) have begun the lengthy--and potentially contentious--process of reviewing and revising the state's medication regulations. ... See original here: KHRC Review of Medications in Horse Racing Begins ...
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Riders4Helments to Host 2011 Helmet Safety Symposium

The helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets will be hosting the 2011 Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium on July 23, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., from 8:30 a.m. Read the original here: Riders4Helments to Host 2011 Helmet Safety Symposium ...
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