KHRC Meet looks to hold the implementation of the Lasix Rule
The Kentucky Equestrian Commission met October 31 in Lexington at Kentucky Horse Park to continue the transition of projects underway, which were brought up during committee meetings earlier this year.
KHRC acknowledges the Safety and Integrity Authority’s request to delay the implementation of integrity and safety regarding the use of furosemide (Lasix) on race day in other covered horse races with protected horses. 2 year old insurance and deposit races have been admitted. HISA makes this choice statement and many are adopting it – essentially keeping the current Lasix policy in Kentucky.
With this move, Kentucky will be in line with other US racing jurisdictions starting January 1, 2023. The approach is supported by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Society and the Human Rights and Protection Agency. from the Kentucky Horseman. During this time, HISA will conduct research to determine the impact on health and well-being in racehorses.
“Such an exemption would allow Kentucky to continue restricting furosemide to 2-year-olds and betting races but would not require Kentucky to restrict furosemide use in other races during this three-year study period.” , equine medical director Bruce Howard advocates.
KHRC Director of Development and Incentives Drew Conners announces the Kentucky Purebred Development Fund will transfer a total of $2.8 million in funds from its previous meeting this year through 2022. Churchill Downs meet autumn. KTDF Wallet will distribute $4.1 million – $4.9 million and pay from first to last place to eligible horses.
Upcoming Lawn Park meetings will run for 67 race days, with 19 days during the holiday season from November 30 to December 30. 31 and 48 days remaining to run during the 2023 winter-spring meeting starting May 1. 1. An estimated $9.5 million – $10 million in KTDF funds will be distributed, with KTDF continuing to make end-to-end payments to eligible horses.
Churchill Downs will receive a request of $8,137 to install Wi-Fi equipment for the riders in the rear, which will be made immediately.
Dr. Bruce Howard (R) chats with other vets after the morning rounds and before the race starts
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted to fund a study titled ‘Addressing Emerging Threats to the Kentucky Racing Industry by Developing a Gene Doping Program for Horses’, led by Dr. Scott Stanley and Dr. Cecily Wood. A funding of $241,000 will be granted for a two-year period during which research will be carried out in conjunction with the Japan Racing Association.
Dr Warrick Bailey and Dr David Lambert conducted a study using sensors to help ‘Identify Racehorses in Risk of Injury Through Analysis of Motion Sensor Data Collected During Training and Racing program.’ Most recently, the research has been accepted by renowned faculty at Kentucky Downs, who agreed to assist horses wearing motion sensors during training. Sensors help identify and develop a fingerprint for each horse’s stride, which, with further data collection, will be used to help reduce injuries and deaths on the track. The collection of additional data from approximately 2,000 training sessions will be funded by $128,723, designated by KHRC.
Reports from 2022 Ellis . ParkChurchill Downs, Kentucky Downs race meets verdict, and veterinary department available online here.