PENNSYLVANIA THOROUGHBRED TRACKS AWARDED 348 PROGRAMS FOR 2020
Posted: Nov. 18, 2020 Three Thoroughbred tracks have been approved for a total of 348 racing dates for 2021, down from the 434 requested for 2020. The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission approved the submissions at its Nov. 17 meeting. With 472 programs
ARCI ADOPTS MODEL RULE TIGHTENING USE OF THE RIDING CROP
http://tharacing.com/arci-adopts-model-rule-tightening-use-of-the-riding-crop/ Whip Rule
ARCI LISTS CLASSIFICATIONS AND RECOMMENDED PENALTIES FOR 18 ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCES
Posted: Dec. 8, 2020 At its meeting Dec. 4, the Association of Racing Commissioners International Board of Directors added 18 substance classifications and recommended penalties to the ARCI Uniform Classification document that is the basis for the anti-doping and medication control
PTHA President’s Message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpO_CAjeYJg&feature=emb_logo
Reminder to Trainers!!!!
“Any horse that has not raced in 150 days or more, must have a 150 Day Layoff Form handed in to the State Vets’ Office at least 30 days prior to entry. The forms are valid for 60 days after filing. They can be
RMTC ISSUES ADVISORY ON USE OF HARPAGOSIDE, DERIVED FROM DEVIL’S CLAW PLANT
http://tharacing.com/rmtc-issues-advisory-on-use-of-harpagoside-derived-from-devils-claw-plant/ Share Posted: Dec. 14, 2020 Harpagoside is a glycoside derived from the Devil’s Claw plant (Harpagophytum procumbens). It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, similar to phenylbutazone. There are no FDA-approved harpagoside-containing products. To the extent that Devil’s Claw
PA GOVERNOR AGAIN PROPOSES TO GUT RACE HORSE DEVELOPMENT FUND TRUST
Response-to-Governor-Wolf_s-Raid-on-the-RHDTF-1Download By Tom Lamarra Posted: Feb. 4, 2021 For the second consecutive year, Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed taking about $200 million—roughly 80% of the 2019 total—from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund Trust, a move the Pennsylvania Equine Coalition said would result
PA GOVERNOR AGAIN PROPOSES TO GUT RACE HORSE DEVELOPMENT FUND TRUST
By: Tom LaMarra ShareTweetPin+1Share Posted: Feb. 4, 2021 For the second consecutive year, Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed taking about $200 million—roughly 80% of the 2019 total—from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund Trust, a move the Pennsylvania Equine Coalition said would result
Senator Bartolotta on Facebook speaks about the Economic Impact
https://www.facebook.com/senatorbartolotta/videos/257343072465476
Senator Robert M. “Tommy” Tomlinson Interview on the Economic Impact Of Racing in PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sRXXYe7Fcs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ew5QjUo8Ck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqBGU-0djZg Senator Robert "Tommy" Tomlinson Page Sen. Robert M. “Tommy” Tomlinson is serving his seventh term representing residents of the 6th District in Bucks County. Previously, Tomlinson served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 18th District from 1991 to 1994. He is