CHRB agree to investigate Justify scopolamine issue to settle lawsuit

Mick Ruis announced on July 24, 2020, that he has reached an agreement in principle with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) regarding a settlement of pending litigation in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The preliminary agreement is intended to resolve claims against the CHRB for failure to hold a purse disqualification hearing related to…

Many Derby owners silent on drug use

Cross-posted from New York Times Written by JOE DRAPE LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (Apr. 29, 2009) The death of the filly Eight Belles at last year’s Kentucky Derby, along with the revelation that Big Brown had been treated with steroids before his dazzling victory, spurred pledges of reform and accountability for the welfare of the American…