October, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Nearly 300 Riders Registered For Pimlico’s TAA Benefit ‘Canter For A Cause’

A total of 270 riders from around the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond have signed up to take part in the popular Canter for a Cause Sunday, Oct. 30 at historic Pimlico Race Course.

Sponsored by the Maryland Jockey Club, Canter for a Cause allows the public the chance to walk, trot, canter or gallop their favorite horse or pony over the same track that has hosted such legends as Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral and recent Triple Crown champions American Pharoah and Justify.

More than 250 riders participated in last year's Canter for a Cause, which returned after missing 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“It's a great event and everybody is excited to do it again. We have almost 300 riders signed up, all for a great cause,” said Georganne Hale, vice president of racing development for the Maryland Jockey Club. “The people that come appreciate the fact that they're riding on the same racetrack as some of the greatest horses in history.”

Canter for a Cause is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration cost $60 per trip, with proceeds going to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).

Riders will participate in four groups – Seabiscuit (walk, trot, canter and gallop), Secretariat (walk, trot and slow canter), War Admiral (walk and trot) and Ben's Cat (leadline). Groups will run every 30 minutes and have 20 to 25 minutes apiece on the track. Official MJC outriders will be on hand to lead the way and all participants will have their picture taken in the winner's circle.

All horses needed proof of a negative Coggins test within 12 months to be eligible. Other requirements had all riders sign a waiver and wear approved helmets, and riders under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No colts, stallions or ridglings are allowed.

“We get so many people that have either never been or come to the racetrack and have no idea that they'd ever be able to gallop over the track,” Hale said. “They come out and they're smiling from ear to ear, on every possible horse you can think of.”

For full rules and event description, visit https://www.pimlico.com/canter-for-a-cause/

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HISA Submits Prohibited Substances List to FTC

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) a technical document listing and categorizing 1,365 Prohibited Substances covered by HISA's anti-doping and medication control (ADMC) rules and further dividing them into subcategories of Banned Substances and Controlled Medications. The document is now subject to final approval by the FTC ahead of the ADMC Program's Jan. 1, 2023 implementation date.

This technical document was developed by HISA's ADMC Standing Committee and approved by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU), which will administer the program. In a memorandum to racing participants, HISA ADMC Committee Chair Adolpho Birch summarized the contents of the document submitted, which underwent several modifications based on substantive feedback from racing participants and experts during a public comment period before submission to the FTC.

“The Prohibited Substances List is the result of extensive consultation with industry and subject matter experts and is informed by established research. Once approved by the FTC, it will serve as the backbone of HISA's ADMC Program set to take effect in the New Year,” said Birch. “Through our collective efforts led by the ADMC Committee, we are proud to introduce U.S. Thoroughbred racing's first-ever uniform Prohibited Substances list that will be applied on a national basis to advance integrity, transparency and accountability in the sport.”

“Effective anti-doping programs require clear guidance on prohibited substances, and we are pleased with the document that was submitted to the FTC,” said Ben Mosier, executive director of HIWU. “This list will play a key role in HIWU's assignment to enforce HISA's ADMC Program, and we are prepared to take on this critical responsibility on behalf of the Thoroughbred industry.”

In addition to listing and categorizing all prohibited substances covered by the ADMC Program, the document details detection times, screening limits and thresholds. The modified document submitted to the FTC is available on the HISA website.

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Nearly 300 Riders Register for Canter for a Cause

A total of 270 riders from around the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond have signed up to take part in the popular Canter for a Cause Sunday, Oct. 30 at historic Pimlico Race Course. Sponsored by the Maryland Jockey Club, Canter for a Cause allows the public the chance to walk, trot, canter or gallop their favorite horse or pony over the same track that has hosted such legends as Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral and recent Triple Crown champions American Pharoah and Justify. More than 250 riders participated in last year's Canter for a Cause, which returned after missing 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Canter for a Cause is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration cost $60 per trip, with proceeds going to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).

For full rules and event description, click here.

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