#US RACING: Medina Spirit’s Vet Gets Probation For Using ‘Dangerous Drugs’
Dr. Vincent Baker, who treated Medina Sprint until the colt’s sudden death in 2021, agreed to four years of probation after he was accused by California veterinary regulators of negligence in the use of “dangerous drugs” on at least 40 racehorses in the last 4 1/2 years. The “stipulated settlement and disciplinary order” by the […]
Gulfstream Park: Replay Show: Friday September 8, 2023
US RACING: Baffert Resumes Betamethasone Injections
Trainer Bob Baffert reportedly has used betamethasone injections despite saying earlier that he prohibited the use of the corticosteroid in his barn. An investigation by Paulick Report found that Havnameltdown, a 3-year-old colt trained by Baffert, was injected with several medications, including Celestone, the brand name for injectable betamethasone. Havnameltdown broke down and was euthanized […]
#US RACING: Woodbine Cancels Monday Races Due To Extreme Heat
Woodbine canceled its Monday racing program because of extreme heat forecasted for the Toronto area. The track posted the notice on social-media platform X, formerly Twitter. The track said the decision was made after consultation with veterinarians and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario Environment Canada, the country's official weather agency, forecast a […]
Gulfstream Park: Replay Show: Sunday, September 3, 2023
Gulfstream Park: Replay Show, Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
Gulfstream Park: Replay Show, Friday September 1, 2023
#US RACING: Saratoga Surfaces Safe Says Jockeys
Racing continued at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 27 after pre-race meetings between key stakeholders produced a consensus of opinion that the dirt and turf surfaces are safe and constant communication and extensive data collection are vital to combat a spate of seven catastrophic breakdowns and one fatal cardiac episode through 33 of the meet's 40 […]
Gulfstream Park: Replay Show, Sunday, August 27, 2023
Gulfstream Park: Replay Show| Sat, August 26, 2023
