Life can change in an instant, so the events that unfold during a two-week period can surely be dramatic. For everyone involved with the 3-year-old colt Mage, life has surely pivoted in a 180-degree fashion from May 3 to May 17.
Month: May 2023
The Mint Event Center Opened At Kentucky Downs
The Mint Event Center was officially launched Wednesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local, regional and state civic leaders and officials, including business representatives from Kentucky and Tennessee, The Mint Gaming and Kentucky Downs said in a release.
The Event Center is Simpson County's largest space for events and conventions, which is positioned as the area's newest location for weddings, parties, conferences, corporate meetings and live entertainment. The space can accommodate groups from 12 to 445 people.
“All the economic development you see here is exactly an example of that,” said co-managing partner of The Mint Gaming Hall Ron Winchell. “From our purchase of the property four years ago, we were committed to continuously improving and bringing more amenities to the area.”
Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer added, “It's not just Kentucky Derby week. It's year-round. We have the best year-round racing circuit in the country now, and Kentucky Downs is a big part of that.”
Still under construction is the Summerly Event Lawn, an outdoor, artificial-turf space that can accommodate up to 190 guests. Both the indoor and outdoor areas will be available during the Kentucky Downs meet which will be held Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10 and 13.
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Anti-Doping And Medication Program: THA Releases Four-Page Handbook Highlighting Impactful Changes
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association issued a reminder to owners and trainers Wednesday that, barring any further judicial rulings, HISA's Anti-Doping and Medication Program (ADMC) regulations will go into effect May 22, 2023.
In an effort to assist our horsemen and women in complying with the ADMC, the THA has produced a four-page handbook that includes the Withdrawal Guidelines provided by the RMTC, as well as highlighting some of the more impactful changes.
Click here for the Quick Reference Guide for the Anti-Doping and Medication Program.
The handbook does not include a complete list of the changes. For all ADMC Program rules, click here.
Please be aware that the samples collected from any horse working off the Vet's List will be tested to the same standards as a post-race sample, and any positive test will result in the same penalties as a post-race positive.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Dr. Mary Scollay has provided the PowerPoint Presentation from her seminar on the ADMC Program for review. There is also a recording of an earlier seminar on HorsemenU – just register for a free HorsemenU account and you can view the recording online.
Dr. Scollay – PowerPoint Presentation
Dr. Scollay – Recorded Seminar
If you have any questions about the Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program, Dr. Scollay has invited horsemen and women to contact her. Her contact information is below:
Email: mscollay@hiwu.org; Telephone: (859) 489-7677
Click here for information on “How to Manage Your HISA Account”
If you have other questions or comments, you can contact:
Lisa Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer, lisa.Lazarus@hisaus.org
Ann McGovern, Dir. Racetrack Safety, ann.mcgovern@hisaus.org
Dr. Jennifer Durenberger, Dir. Equine Safety & Welfare, Jennifer.Durenberger@hisaus.org
Marc Guilfoil, Dir. Stewarding & State Racing Commission Relations, marc.guilfoil@hisaus.org
HOUSE CLEANING: Dr. Scollay advises trainers to give your barn, tack room and feed room a “house cleaning.” Ensure that all medications are properly labeled and stored, and remove any banned substances from your premises. Contact Dr. Scollay if you have a question about any supplements you may be using – you can text her a photo of the label to (859) 489-7677 to help determine if it is considered a banned substance.
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Wanamaker’s May Sale Catalogue Available
The catalogue for Wanamaker's 2023 May Sale is now available for viewing online, the auction house said in a release Wednesday afternoon.
Bidding will open Thursday, May 25th at 8:00 a.m. ET, with the first listing set to close at 5:00 p.m. Subsequent listings will close in three-minute increments.
Highlights of the catalogue include:
- Dinn Righ, a six-year-old broodmare in-foal to Alternation. A daughter of Karakontie, she hails from the line of Justenuffheart.
- Go Mika, a winning daughter of Handsome Mike being offered as a racing prospect.
- Senorita Karla, a four-year-old daughter of Will Take Charge currently in-foal to Modernist.
Prospective buyers may browse the website to view pedigrees, pictures and videos of each hip offered. In-person inspections may be scheduled by contacting sellers with the information provided in the catalog.
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