With the official launch of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Administration’s Drug Control and Anti-Doping and Anti-Doping rules on March 27, HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus shared her thoughts. about the historic date in the following open letter.
“I’m pleased to share that HISA’s Anti-Doping and Drug Control regulations have received final approval from the Federal Trade Commission and are effective immediately. Starting today, all races under the jurisdiction of HISA will be held under a unified, comprehensive ADMC program, ushering in a new era of Thoroughbred racing.
“This is a historic moment for our sport, and first of all I want to thank everyone in the racing industry who worked tirelessly to make this great day a reality. For the first time, race entrants will operate under unified testing and enforcement standards developed clear and consistent penalties for rule violations under the ADMC Program that will compel those bad guys must be held accountable for their actions, while also increasing public confidence in the sport with the vast majority of riders acting in good faith and following the rules.
“I have full confidence in the Welfare and Equestrian Integrity Unit (HIWU), the independent regulator of the ADMC program, led by chief executive officer Ben Mosier. HIWU has spent many months preparing. to the industry for this important transition through meetings with industry stakeholders, including riders, veterinarians, the state racing commission and the lab, as well as by publishes a growing library of online educational resources.
“For anyone who may have missed HIWU educational meetings, Dr. Mary Scollay’s full presentation of the ADMC Program is available online, and HIWU and HISA staff continue to be available to answer questions. questions at any time over [email protected] and/or [email protected].
“HIWU is kicking off its rollout today with the rollout of the paperless collection system at testing facilities nationwide. This new paperless system will streamline and modernize the process. In the coming weeks and months, industry participants will begin to see first-hand how to list banned substances consistently of the ADMC program, standardized lab results processing times, out-of-competition strategy testing, and fair and expeditious adjudication will significantly strengthen integrity in sport.
Horses breaking the gate at Parx Racing
“HIWU representatives will be at the racecourses that are hosting the covered races today, just as they will be at all the racecourses when they hold the first regulated races. new, to assist and answer questions from collectors, racecourse staff and riders. The Parx . Race today to take part in the races, observe the pilot rollout firsthand, and answer any questions. I hope to see some of you there.
“I would also like to remind race participants that, effective today, compliance with the HISA registration and track safety rules, effective for the first time on July 1, 2022 , will be required to qualify for the race.Insured persons must equip and insure their own horses registered in the HISA portal and have paid any overdue HISA penalties any.
“Jockey players are also required to enter in the portal the date of their most recent baseline concussion and physical examination, each of which must have occurred within the past 12 months. You can Find more information about these requirements and how to comply here.
“Anyone who needs assistance with the HISA portal or has an urgent question about the ADMC Program is encouraged to call the HISA 24/7 help desk at 1-877-513-2919.
“As of today, all HISA regulations are in effect, thanks to the incredible collaboration of riders, racetracks and state racing commissions across the country. Once again, I Thank you and I look forward to continuing to work closely together in the years to come to continually make HISA better.Many people in our sport have long called for unity in the way we are. protect our equestrian athletes and embody the integrity of the sport, and I’m incredibly proud that today we’re taking the first steps towards making this dream a reality.”
This press release has been edited by BloodHorse Staff for content and style.
