Ohio Thoroughbred Racing News

RMTC Withdrawal Guidance Advisory

The HBPA has been asked to share the following information with our members regarding the implementation of the HISA ADMC program on May 22nd, 2023. Dear Horsemen, After nearly a year of preparation, the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) team was thrilled to kick off implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program on March 27. This successful launch would not have been possible without the cooperation of…

Thistledown will have training on Fridays on weeks when there is live racing on Saturdays. During those weeks there will be no training on Sundays. Training will be conducted on the following Fridays; May19th, June 9th, June 23rd and August 11th.

There will be training hours at Thistledown on Friday, May 5th. There will be no training at Thistledown on Sunda, May 7th.

The Ohio HBPA and management at Jack Thistledown have completed a VLT contract extension through October 31, 2026. The contract extension will allow for the purse structure at the upcoming 100-day Thistledown meet to remain at the same levels as they were in 2022 when the average daily purse distribution was an all-time high of over $208,000 at the track.

On Friday, March 31 Judge Hendrix granted the National HBPA’s motion for preliminary injunction in part by enjoining the HISA ADMC program until May 1st, 2023. A copy of Judge Hendrix’s order can be found below. Injunction by Hendrix 3-31-23

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) calls the Thoroughbred industry’s attention to regulations regarding the possession and use of dietary supplements under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. The ADMC Program permits the possession and use of dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and homeopathic products. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, such products are not considered drugs, and therefore do not require approval…

The HISA ADMC program was approved by the FTC the morning on March 27th and went into effect that afternoon. The National HBPA filed a motion seeking a nationwide preliminary injunction against the HISA ADMC program the afternoon of March 27th. The motion was filed in Texas and the judge has already approved the schedule proposed by the National HBPA in the motion. HISA’s response is due by Wednesday, March 29th with the HBPA’s response…

Below you can find the slides presented by Dr. Mary Scollay, HIWU chief of Science, at yesterday’s horsemen meeting at Mahoning Valley. HIWU Horsemens Educational Presentation

The RMTC has released the following document with suggested withdrawal time guidance for various medications under HISA’s proposed ADMC regulations. 2023-03.20 RMTC Withdrawal Guidance of ADMC (1)