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ALBANY — A Southern California trainer has been suspended for one year by Golden Gate Fields stewards after three horses in his care tested positive for a banned drug, the California Horse Racing Board announced Tuesday. Owner/trainer John Martin of Marina del Rey had half of the suspension stayed as long as he does not… Continue reading CHRB suspends trainer John Martin after 3 horses test positive
The script never changes when it comes to horse soring, does it? Clant Seay writes: World Grand Champion “Big Lick” Trainer BOYZ Mr. Rodney Dick upholds “Tennessee Tradition” of going on the USDA federal suspension list for alleged "horse soring" shortly after the conclusion of this year's Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. But that's not… Continue reading 2019 Celebration Grand Champion winner suspended
California Governor Gavin Newsom Thursday announced his support for SB 469, which would authorize the California Horse Racing Board to suspend horse racing licenses to protect the health and safety of horses and riders, reports the Pasadena Star-News: “The recent horse fatalities in California are unacceptable,” Newsom said in a statement. “We must hold the… Continue reading California Governor steps in to protect racehorses
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