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Citing legal concerns over the law that created HISA, the Federal Trade Commission disapproved medication rules that were to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

WASHINGTON -- The new governing body for horse racing wont be taking over drug-testing enforcement in the 38 U.S. racing states on Jan. 1.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Friday that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is "facially unconstitutional," reversing an earlier ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

A federal order blocking new horseracing rules in Louisiana and West Virginia is prompting calls for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to voluntarily suspend the same in all states.

Further challenges to the constitutionality of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act are likely.

While Judge Hendrix’s opinion recognizes HISA as constitutional under current precedent, he included statements that indicate there remains a

Now, he says the U.S. racing industry must turn its attention to implementing fixed odds. That’s a divergence from the pari-mutuel industry.

While an overarching theme of Wednesday’s opening-day sessions focused on individual racing participants doing their part to promote the industry, the panel addressing the controversial Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act pulled no punches in critiquing the legislation poised to take effect July 1.

Sponsored by: After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the 20th Annual Track Superintendents Field Day is set to be held June 14-15 at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino and registrations are on pace for possible record attendance. Organizers have announced the agenda for the gathering that brings together track superintendents and staff to discuss best practices related to track maintenance, safety and operational issues for racing and training facilities. “Track Supers Field Day has ...

Speakers Announced for Track Supers Field Day at Indiana Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12:09 pm | Back to: Top News Updated: May 4, 2021 at 12:09 pm Coady The lineup of speakers has been announced for the 20th annual Track Superintendents Field Day set for June 14-15 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. Among the speakers on the agenda are Joe Morris, senior vice president of racing for Caesars; Mike Ziegler, senior vice president and general manager of Churchill Downs, Dr. Michael DePew, an agronomist/...