One of the inevitable things about drug and medication testing is that the sensitivity always increases. Thirty years ago, the initial screening of samples was done by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), and medication detections below 1 part per million or one microgram/ml were unusual... Full Story

When last we left you, we were raving about the importance of weekly horsemen’s meetings with management. We commented very positively about how the meetings at Calder had led to a postponement of a purse decrease that I was sure was ordered from Louisville in early July this year... Full Story

The Calder Groom Elite 101 Class graduated, 22 certified grooms, almost all of whom returned for the Groom Elite 201 Class in November. Both classes were sponsored by the FHBPA and Calder Race Course as were the daily lunches the students enjoyed before each class... Full Story

At the recent annual ARCI meeting which was held in Lexington, Kentucky, a number of new model rules were adopted. Among them were a uniform TCO2 testing rule and changes to pre-race examinations and vet list rules... Full Story

As you are aware, racetracks and horsemen are partners in the thoroughbred industry?

OK, you can stop laughing now!

You’re probably thinking that only the horsemen think they are partners. The racetracks are more likely to think of horsemen as a necessary evil... Full Story

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