Thursday, February 26, 2015

US lab needed to assist steroid rules BY KATHERINE FIDLER 10:47AM 26 FEB 201

A COLLECTIVE of US breeding, racing and sales organisations, including Keeneland, Fasig-Tipton and the Commercial Consignors and Breeders Association, have issued a statement in support of the BHA's new anti-doping rules, but stressed the importance of certifying a domestic testing facility.
In a statement posted on the United States Jockey Club's website, the group wrote: "We are highly supportive of the aims of the BHA's enhanced equine anti-doping rules. The global nature of thoroughbred breeding, racing and sales relies heavily on international harmonisation of rules, particularly in the area of medication, and these new rules move all of us further down that road. more

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