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The New Mexico Racing Commission has issued a six-month suspension and $1,500 fine to trainer Ebert Munoz, ranked among the top 100 Quarter Horse trainers in the United States by earnings in 2022.

At Ruidoso Downs on June 18, 2023, Munoz was found to be in possession of hypodermic needles, syringes, and “an unlabeled box of Russian tablets,” according to the initial ruling posted on the Association of Racing Commissioners International website.

After a hearing on June 24, the commission decided to suspend Munoz for six months and fine him $1,500. The suspension will be retroactively effective from June 18, and remains effective through and inclusive of Dec. 15, 2023.

The trainer has held a license since 2012, but saw his career statistics jump dramatically in 2022 with 10 winners, 12 seconds, and four third-place finishers from 58 starters for career-best earnings of $340,952.

The majority of those earnings were courtesy of No Mires A La Luna, winner of the Grade 1 Namehimastreaker New Mexico Classic Championship Stakes on Oct. 30, 2022. No Mires A La Luna was a multiple Grade 1-placed runner as a 2-year-old, including finishing third in the G1 All American when conditioned by Kenneth “Trey” Ellis. Ellis is currently under suspension through March of 2024 over four positives at Louisiana Downs for zilpaterol, a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in cattle heading to slaughter in order to increase body fat and muscle.

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The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, and The Race For Education (RFE) are proud to announce that more than over $33,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kentucky equine students for 2023.

The KEEP Foundation's board of directors approved scholarships for 16 students attending equine programs at universities across the Commonwealth. All of the 2023 scholarship recipients are students currently enrolled at a university or college in Kentucky in either an equine and/or agriculture related major or their parents work in the equine industry.

In addition to these 16 Kentucky students, the Race For Education awarded its annual Robert J. Frankel Scholarship to four students from New York: Elsa Lorieul, Carlos Lopez, Francis Marrone and Anitza Parrilla. Now in its 13th year, the Robert J. Frankel Scholarship, in honor of the late Robert (Bobby) J. Frankel, is awarded to students whose families are employed in the Thoroughbred industry and are pursuing any field of study at a college or university in California or New York state. All of the 2023 Frankel Scholarship recipients have parents that work at various racetracks in New York and will be attending universities in New York.

“The KEEP Foundation is proud to partner with the Race For Education in supporting the education and professional development of these talented individuals. We believe that investing in the next generation of equine professionals is crucial for the continued success and growth of Kentucky's horse industry,” said Katie LaMonica, KEEP Foundation Board Chair.

2023 Race For Education KEEP Foundation Scholarship

Jaida Alee, University of Kentucky

Brant Brower, Midway University

Alysa Farrell, University of Kentucky

Leo Foo, University of Kentucky

Rebekah Garza, Morehead State University

Kara Knott, University of Louisville

Thomas Mullikin, Robert Morris University

Lauren Mullikin, University of Kentucky

Taylor Nackers, University of Kentucky

Matthew Reidy, University of Kentucky

Noah Roberson, Kentucky Horseshoeing School

Sydnee Stacy, Midway University

Maddie Stephens, University of Kentucky

Sophia Vega, University of Kentucky

Samantha Versocki, University of Louisville

Logan West, University of Kentucky

The Race For Education and the KEEP Foundation extend their heartfelt congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients and commend all applicants for their dedication and pursuit of excellence in the equine field. They would also like to express their gratitude to the generous donors and sponsors whose support has made these scholarships possible.

About the KEEP Foundation

The mission of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), established in 2014, is to support the economic success of Kentucky's signature industry by ensuring its continued economic viability, making the industry accessible for all who want to participate, introducing more young people to the industry and its opportunities, and educating the people of the Commonwealth about the importance of horses to the state, its economy, its heritage, and its people.

To learn more about the KEEP Foundation or support our work, visit www.thekeepfoundation.org

About the Race For Education

Through academic development programs, tutoring, internships, financial literacy training and scholarships; The Race For Education provides opportunities for educational success for young people with significant financial need and academic challenges.

The ultimate goal of The Race For Education is to ensure our young people become successful in life and assets to their community. www.raceforeducation.org

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The Louisiana State Racing Commission (“LSRC”) has selected Industrial Laboratories of Denver, Colorado (“Industrial”) to serve as its state chemist, on an interim basis, beginning July 1, 2023. Industrial will conduct Post-Race, Out-of-Competition, Vets' List, and TCO2 testing in the State of Louisiana. A longer contract for LSRC's state chemist will be put out on public bid in compliance with state public bid laws.

Industrial is an independent, third-party, private testing laboratory. The company was founded in 1945, began drug-testing for performance sports animals in 1953, and currently conducts drug-testing for various states, racing jurisdictions, fairs, and other sporting events. Industrial specializes in analytical chemistry and microbiology and is accredited to ISO 17025, the pinnacle in third-party laboratory accreditation. Industrial is accredited by the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (“RMTC”). Industrial provides state-of-the-art technical testing services coupled with outstanding quality to protect the interests of equine athletes, horsemen, and the wagering public.

Industrial is one of six laboratories approved by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (“HIWU”), which oversees the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's (“HISA”) Anti- Doping and Medication Control (“ADMC”) Program.

The LSRC would like to thank LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine for its loyal service and being a trusted partner for the last 36 years. The testing conducted by the Equine Medication Surveillance Laboratory, under the leadership originally of Dr. Steven Barker and then Dr. Levent Dirikolu, has played a pivotal role in the LSRC fulfilling its commitment to the public to ensure integrity and safety in the sport of horseracing in Louisiana. The LSRC and LSU have mutually and amicably agreed not to renew their contract for equine drug-testing.

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Sports betting in Kentucky could be close to getting off the ground as the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission plans a special July meeting to review and approve rules and regulations.

Although Kentucky's sports betting law takes effect July 1, the KHRC has until the end of 2023 to put regulations into place. A July approval of rules would allow the state to take advantage of the start of football season, wdbr.com reports.

KHRC Chairman Jonathan Rabinowitz told the KHRC board in a June 20 commission meeting that initial drafts of the proposed regulations would soon be published at the KHRC website and that there would be special meeting to review and vote on them early next month.

The sports betting, which was legalized in Kentucky in March, gives the KHRC oversight as Kentucky's nine racetracks, who will partner with various vendors, hold the sports betting licenses.

Rabinowitz told commissioners that KHRC representatives have met with regulators from several states, as well as with Major League Baseball, in crafting Kentucky's sports betting rules.

He also said the KHRC has contracted with Lakewood, New Jersey-based Gaming Labs International to provide consulting services and training.

To read the full story at wdbr.com, click here.

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