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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
Edited Keeneland Release — “Keeneland stands united with HISA in protecting equine athletes and raising the standard for integrity in racing, and supports HISA’s decision
Edited Animal Wellness Action Release– Today, Animal Wellness Action and its affiliates reacted with skepticism after learning that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (Authority), established
Monmouth Park Release — Monmouth Park will operate under a crop rule that aligns with House Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) guidelines starting on opening
By Barry Irwin, The Bob Baffert “case” — the collection of errors committed or allowed to happen under the trainer’s watch — is extremely important
By William G. Gotimer Jr. — As we enter the new year, the state of thoroughbred racing in the United States is a decidedly mixed bag. The economics of the industry have seen
LOS ANGELES, January 1, 2022—The excitement generated by Flighline’s electrifying performance in the Malibu Stakes has been extraordinary. Not since Spectacular Bid has the winner
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, December 28,2021 – It was termed “bargaining in good faith.” What does that even look like in a post-truth, facts-be-damned America? Like
LOS ANGELES, CA, December 20, 2021 — The marketing of Santa Anita’s opening day as “the gift you open the day after Christmas” always makes
Edited Press Release — The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (the Authority) Standing Advisory Committees, comprised of experts from inside and outside the thoroughbred racing
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, November 7 –Could it be that my psyche is so beat up from playing horses for a half century that after imbibing
By Marty Irby — In most years, the running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico is a high-profile, high-stakes follow-up in the Thoroughbred racing world
Edited Press Release — The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s board of directors recently held its inaugural meeting and elected Charles Scheeler as chairperson of
By Indulto — Los ANGELES, May 23, 2021–Is lack of vision what we can’t see, what we won’t see, or what we’re not allowed to
Along with everyone in the sport, we were troubled by the report [Sunday] by trainer Bob Baffert of a notice that Medina Spirit tested positive
NTRA News Release — Contrary to HBPA’s hyperbole, HISA is neither unprecedented nor unconstitutional. HISA emulates the long-established FINRA/SEC model, with even greater protections for
