Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 Archives • The Racing Biz

Consensus-seeking Jockeys’ Guild not for – but not against – federal bill

Frank Vespe / 8 years

6 min read

The Jockeys’ Guild has taken a position not quite for, and not quite against, pending legislation to nationalize racing drug rules in hopes a consensus will form.

American Association of Equine Practitioners
Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017
National uniform medication program
R. Reynolds Cowles

AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Frank Vespe / 8 years
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5 min read

The AAEP — the major horse veterinarians group — has announced its opposition to a federal bill that would create a national body to govern medication in racing.

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

Press Release / 8 years

5 min read

The so-called Horseracing Integrity Act would create a national authority to oversee horse racing’s medication rules and testing and prohibit raceday medications.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 24, 2025

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer stats

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025

Consensus-seeking Jockeys’ Guild not for – but not against – federal bill

AAEP opposes federal medication bill

Horseracing Integrity Act introduced in Congress

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025