RACING SAFETY ALLIANCE RELEASES UPDATED STANDARDS

As expected, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to include wagering security measures. The NTRA announced the code for 2010 in a March 17 release. Compliance standards now cover six areas: injury reporting and prevention; creating a safer racing environment; aftercare and transition of retired racehorses; medication and testing; jockey safety and health; and wagering security. Within those six categories, specific standards will have focus. Continue reading..