SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Horse Integrity and Security Authority (HISA) is imposing new guidelines for horse racing on the Saratoga Race Course after the deaths of two extra horses over the Travers Stakes weekend.
The primary rule requires all horses to bear an extra well being screening between the time the entry is taken for a race and the race day inspection. For the rest of Saratoga’s summer season meet, the test will likely be achieved by a HISA veterinarian to determine horses which may be at elevated threat of damage earlier than a race.
Moreover, a newly shaped advisory group will totally assessment each the grime and turf surfaces earlier than any racing takes place. In line with HISA, the purpose of those guidelines is to mitigate any threat of horse fatality.
The New York State Gaming Fee can also be reviewing the current deaths at Travers.
Pat McKenna, the Vice President of Communications for NYRA, despatched the next assertion about HISA’s security interventions in Saratoga:
“The well being and security of horses and jockeys competing at NYRA tracks is our highest precedence and one which stands above all different issues. NYRA is strongly supportive of the work HISA is doing right here in New York State and all through the nation to boost security and shield the integrity of the game. NYRA welcomes further veterinary scrutiny of horses at Saratoga Race Course and we’re working carefully with HISA’s Monitor Floor Advisory Group to make sure we’re offering the most secure potential setting for racing and coaching at Saratoga.”
