Speedhorse compares two states’ protocols for keeping racehorses clear of prohibited medications.
Article by Diane Rice – Radio. Television. The internet. Pretty much anything that’s invented with the intention to do good can also be used for less benevolent, self-serving purposes. Such is the case with medical innovation. Drugs that can save lives — clenbuterol, for instance — can also be used to enhance performance — aka, cheat.
“I think I feel the same frustration that many other owners do,” says Jim Bailey DVM of Royal Vista Southwest in Purcell, Oklahoma.
“For years, we have watched people being found using illegal drugs and either remaining unadjudicated for a year or two, or given a slap on the wrist, or they give the horse to a ‘paper trainer,’ take a 30-day vacation and come back and get right back after it again.
“I think it’s well proven that [Oklahoma’s] current system of monitoring illegal substances is not working,” adds Dr. Bailey, who says he and his wife race at Los Alamitos to give their horses a fair shot at winning. “I think there has been a little bit of encouragement with some of the latest federal indictments for race fixing — and that’s what it is, an attempt to fix a parimutuel outcome. But the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission [OHRC] is a state agency. They’re backed by the state and they need to do the job without fear of lawsuits. They need to adjudicate these violations quickly and provide supportive arguments when cases go to court.”
Kole Kennemer, executive director of the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) says, “People have gotten to the point where they feel they can circumvent the regulations. We, as a horsemen’s organization, are looking at all the processes to identify potential inefficiencies so our members are able to compete on a level playing field. We have conversations and are working with the regulatory agencies so we can figure out how to move forward.”
January 4, 2021 – We appreciate you choosing to participate in OQHRA’s races
Sustaining payments due February 15, 2021.
Recurring Credit Card Payments –Recurring credit card payments will be automatically deducted on the 15th of each month. If you need to drop your horse, please notify us on or before the 5th of respective month.
Nominations for 2021 Stakes Races can be found HERE
EVERY HORSE MUST BE HAIR TESTED BEFORE IT CAN ENTER A RACE
HAIR TESTING BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 10
TESTING: WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY (MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT) Call (405) 881-5120 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
ALL OPENING WEEKEND HORSES NEED TO TEST ON 2/10 OR 2/11 TO ENSURE THEIR RESULTS ARE RETURNED ON TIME. (INCLUDES THE OKLAHOMA FUTURITY AND DERBY AS WELL AS THE PAINT & APPALOOSA FUTURITY)
Includes Instructions, 2021 Hair Testing Calendar and, 2021 Good Through Dates. Download PDF (bit.ly/3o1nPX7)
To Schedule: (405) 881-5120
Location: Remington Park Stakes Barn (SW Corner of Barn Area)
Cost $250
Need to know: Appointments are required!
Appointments must be made by noon the day prior.
Testing will be conducted Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 9:00 am – Noon
What you need to make an appointment: Horses complete and correct name.
Owner name.
Trainer name AND phone number. (This number used to notify of test results)
Time and Date for appointment
If paying with credit card over the phone, that needs to be provided at time of appointment. Do not wait until the horse has arrived!
What you need upon arrival for testing: There are NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not have this you WILL be turned away.
Copy of registration papers. Front and Back. (We urge you to make a copy of the front & back of registration papers BEFORE you turn them into the Racing Office)
Payment. Checks made out to OQHRA Hair Testing. Credit Card or Cash. If you are using a credit card over the phone, you need to provide information at the time you schedule. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE HORSE HAS ARRIVED.
Someone to hold the horse for veterinarian.
Tests are good for 45 days from the day they are pulled.
Allow 7-10 business days for test results. No horse will be allowed to enter a race before results come back.
OQHRA and Remington Park Racing Office have no knowledge of test results. In case of a positive test, Remington Park Management will contact the trainer.
Special consideration will be made for horses needing to be tested in other jurisdictions. Contact the hair testing phone number for more info. Off-site testing will have to be approved on a case-by-case basis and must be conducted by a veterinarian under the auspices of a state regulatory body (racing commission) or Department of Agriculture.
The calendar and date chart attached (bit.ly/3o1nPX7) is to help you keep track of good thru and safe dates. They are not a guarantee. It is trainer/owner responsibility to determine the best time to have a horse tested and to make the necessary arrangements. OQHRA makes every effort to contact the connections of horses nominated to any futurity or derby out of courtesy. It is your responsibility to know what races your horses will be running in and schedule an appointment accordingly. There will be no “Rush” samples, outside of stakes qualifiers. ... ’Expand’See Less
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association annually provides scholarships for college students to pursue a college education. OQHRA will award two $1,000 scholarships to deserving students.
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Speedhorse compares two states’ protocols for keeping racehorses clear of prohibited medications.
Article by Diane Rice – Radio. Television. The internet. Pretty much anything that’s invented with the intention to do good can also be used for less benevolent, self-serving purposes. Such is the case with medical innovation. Drugs that can save lives — clenbuterol, for instance — can also be used to enhance performance — aka, cheat.
“I think I feel the same frustration that many other owners do,” says Jim Bailey DVM of Royal Vista Southwest in Purcell, Oklahoma.
“For years, we have watched people being found using illegal drugs and either remaining unadjudicated for a year or two, or given a slap on the wrist, or they give the horse to a ‘paper trainer,’ take a 30-day vacation and come back and get right back after it again.
“I think it’s well proven that [Oklahoma’s] current system of monitoring illegal substances is not working,” adds Dr. Bailey, who says he and his wife race at Los Alamitos to give their horses a fair shot at winning. “I think there has been a little bit of encouragement with some of the latest federal indictments for race fixing — and that’s what it is, an attempt to fix a parimutuel outcome. But the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission [OHRC] is a state agency. They’re backed by the state and they need to do the job without fear of lawsuits. They need to adjudicate these violations quickly and provide supportive arguments when cases go to court.”
Kole Kennemer, executive director of the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) says, “People have gotten to the point where they feel they can circumvent the regulations. We, as a horsemen’s organization, are looking at all the processes to identify potential inefficiencies so our members are able to compete on a level playing field. We have conversations and are working with the regulatory agencies so we can figure out how to move forward.”
Read Complete Article HERE
2021 Stakes Information
January 4, 2021 – We appreciate you choosing to participate in OQHRA’s races
Sustaining payments due February 15, 2021.
Recurring Credit Card Payments – Recurring credit card payments will be automatically deducted on the 15th of each month. If you need to drop your horse, please notify us on or before the 5th of respective month.
Nominations for 2021 Stakes Races can be found HERE
If you have any questions please contact OQHRA office by phone or email. Phone Number (405) 216-0440 | Email OQHRA
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2021 REMINGTON PARK HAIR TESTING
EVERY HORSE MUST BE HAIR TESTED BEFORE IT CAN ENTER A RACE
HAIR TESTING BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 10
TESTING: WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY (MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT) Call (405) 881-5120 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
ALL OPENING WEEKEND HORSES NEED TO TEST ON 2/10 OR 2/11 TO ENSURE THEIR RESULTS ARE RETURNED ON TIME. (INCLUDES THE OKLAHOMA FUTURITY AND DERBY AS WELL AS THE PAINT & APPALOOSA FUTURITY)
Includes Instructions, 2021 Hair Testing Calendar and, 2021 Good Through Dates. Download PDF (bit.ly/3o1nPX7)
To Schedule: (405) 881-5120
Location: Remington Park Stakes Barn (SW Corner of Barn Area)
Cost $250
Need to know:
Appointments are required!
Appointments must be made by noon the day prior.
Testing will be conducted Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 9:00 am – Noon
What you need to make an appointment:
Horses complete and correct name.
Owner name.
Trainer name AND phone number. (This number used to notify of test results)
Time and Date for appointment
If paying with credit card over the phone, that needs to be provided at time of appointment. Do not wait until the horse has arrived!
What you need upon arrival for testing:
There are NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not have this you WILL be turned away.
Copy of registration papers. Front and Back. (We urge you to make a copy of the front & back of registration papers BEFORE you turn them into the Racing Office)
Payment. Checks made out to OQHRA Hair Testing. Credit Card or Cash. If you are using a credit card over the phone, you need to provide information at the time you schedule. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE HORSE HAS ARRIVED.
Someone to hold the horse for veterinarian.
Tests are good for 45 days from the day they are pulled.
Allow 7-10 business days for test results. No horse will be allowed to enter a race before results come back.
OQHRA and Remington Park Racing Office have no knowledge of test results. In case of a positive test, Remington Park Management will contact the trainer.
Special consideration will be made for horses needing to be tested in other jurisdictions. Contact the hair testing phone number for more info. Off-site testing will have to be approved on a case-by-case basis and must be conducted by a veterinarian under the auspices of a state regulatory body (racing commission) or Department of Agriculture.
The calendar and date chart attached (bit.ly/3o1nPX7) is to help you keep track of good thru and safe dates. They are not a guarantee. It is trainer/owner responsibility to determine the best time to have a horse tested and to make the necessary arrangements. OQHRA makes every effort to contact the connections of horses nominated to any futurity or derby out of courtesy. It is your responsibility to know what races your horses will be running in and schedule an appointment accordingly. There will be no “Rush” samples, outside of stakes qualifiers. ... ’Expand’See Less
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Wow lots of rules. I will have copies of registration papers for you. Do u think credit card will be easier? If so better get info to them in time.
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2021 OQHRA Scholarship Program
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association annually provides scholarships for college students to pursue a college education. OQHRA will award two $1,000 scholarships to deserving students.
Read More HERE
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