Security measures enacted for Travers participants
The New York State Gaming Commission and The New York Racing Association
(NYRA) on Monday announced enhanced security measures for horses competing in
Saturday's Travers Stakes.
Horses competing in the $1 million race will be subject to early
out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances and will be required to
be on Saratoga Race Course grounds by Wednesday. In addition, horses will be
subject to 24-hour monitoring at their trainers' own barns and stalls on the
grounds. The Gaming Commission is also requiring the submission of veterinary
records for participating horses for three days leading up to the race, which
will be published on the Commission's Web site starting Wednesday.
"These measures demonstrate New York's commitment to the health and safety of
the horses and riders," said Robert Williams, Acting Executive Director of the
New York State Gaming Commission. "The security protocols we have implemented
here are sensible steps that underscore that New York horse racing operates with
the highest integrity."
"These steps will help ensure that Saratoga Race Course's most renowned race
is conducted in the safest and fairest manner possible," said Chris Kay, CEO and
President of The New York Racing Association. "We thank the New York State
Gaming Commission for its assistance in establishing these important protocols
on behalf of our horsemen and fans."
The Gaming Commission has mandated the following protocols and steps for the
horses participating in the August 24 Travers Stakes:
horses competing in the Travers Stakes on Wednesday and send them to the New
York State's Equine Drug Testing Program at SUNY Morrisville for immediate
testing. Preliminary results of the testing are expected to be complete
prior to the Travers Stakes.
Course grounds by noon (EDT) on Wednesday. Any exceptions will be at the
discretion of the Stewards.
Race Course, which will be monitored at all times by additional security
personnel.
veterinarians and examine all paraphernalia. All containers for medications
administered will be retained by the Commission for possible testing.
given to horses from noon Wednesday until the race is run will be provided
to the Commission. Any changes to treatment must be disclosed to the
Commission. If medications and treatment records are not provided to the
Commission in a timely manner and prior to treatment, veterinarians will not
be permitted to treat the horse until the issue is resolved. The Commission
will post these records on its Web site each day leading up to the race.
the Commission. All persons -- including veterinarians, trainers, assistant
trainers, farriers, owners or other connections -- on entering the stall, or
engaging in contact with the horse or performing any service for the horse
must have a valid Commission license on their person. Such persons will be
logged in by security personnel with the reason for their visit. Routine
stall and horse maintenance by identified grooms and staff will be monitored
but will be exempt from logging in.
searches and checks.
horses' own stalls by a NYRA veterinarian. Syringes will be preserved by the
Commission for possible testing.
appointment with Commission investigators.
point person each day for trainers and connections to contact in case of an
emergency.
emergency or as approved by the Stewards.
to be in the Assembly barn between 45 minutes to one hour before post time
for TC02 testing. They will then be escorted with security to the paddock.
with security present.
The Commission and NYRA will provide educational materials on the protocols
to horsepersons, connections, veterinarians, security and all appropriate
parties prior to and on Wednesday at Saratoga Race Course.
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