Ohio Thoroughbred Racing News

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, November 18th, 2022 issued a ruling declaring HISA to be unconstitutional in a case in which the National HBPA had brought suit against HISA. We are still sorting through all of the legal ramifications of this ruling. For the time being the Ohio State Racing Commission has said that HISA’s current regulations will stay in effect in the state until they receive clarification from the Ohio Attorney…

Please see the attached bulletin from HISA on vaccinations which will be required beginning January 1, 2023. HISA OperationsBulletin_NOV112022

The Ohio HBPA is hiring a field office manager to work during the racing season at both Thistledown and Mahoning Valley Race Course. If you are interested please email your resume to [email protected]

Due September 14. 2022 FALL MVRC Stall Application

The following changes to the lasix rule will begin on October 1st, 2022 at all Ohio tracks; race day lasix administration will only be allowed on track no later than four hours prior to the scheduled post time for the horse’s race. The administration of Amicar will no longer be permissible on race day.

Top three in each category have been elected to serve a four-year term on the Ohio HBPA board. Fourth place finisher in each category will serve as an alternate for the next two years. Trainer or Owner/Trainer Candidates Nancy Adams 59 votes Susan Anderson 111 votes Joe Poole 114 votes Mike Rone 111 votes Owner Candidates Linda Carrera 69 votes Michael Friedman 68 votes Brian Poe 83 votes George Sikora 92 votes Kimpton Williams 64…

As I have said before I’m not going to call anyone out on HISA until they publicly make statements. The THA made a public statement today which you can read in this post. Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association: HISA Lawsuits ‘A Distraction Lacking Substance’ Rightfully, they are taking heat from their membership as to why they aren’t fighting HISA in court just as the HBPA is. Instead of admitting their errors in supporting HISA the THA has…

The Ohio HBPA, along with 13 other HBPA affiliates, North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians, several racetracks and the state of Oklahoma Friday afternoon August 12th filed a lawsuit seeking to intervene as plaintiffs in the Louisiana AG, Louisiana HBPA, Jockeys’ Guild et al. lawsuit versus HISA. The filing can be found below; Proposed Complaint in Intervention 8-12-2022

Ohio Broodmare renewals with the Ohio State Racing Commission must be postmarked no later than 8/15/22 if you are planning on having a 2023 Ohio foal.

Due to expected high temperatures as well as high humidity next week first post will be moved to 11:35am each day from July 19th through July 22nd. Training will also be moved forward an hour. Training will be conducted from 5 am to 9:30am each day with the break between 7 and 7:30am.