What Stanozolol Does to Improve Performance – And Why Those Who Use or Supply It Should Be Cast Out of Racing

Two QLD gallops trainers have been disqualified in recent times for using the banned anabaolic steroid Stanozolol to improve their horses performance. So what does Stanozolol actually do, and how does it improve a horse? The answer is it does many things: Increases Protein Synthesis: Stanozolol binds to androgen receptors in cells, which activates specific […]

Unmasking the Mask – DMSO

Racing NSW this week issued an Industry Notice about the discovery of industrial grade solutions of the substance dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in racing stables, and of its administration either intravenously or via nasogastric tube to horses in training. This is a concern for a number of reasons, because DMSO: (a) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), […]

Industry Notice Regarding The Use Of DMSO

Industry notice regarding the use of DMSO Recent stable inspections conducted by Racing NSW have identified the possession and use of industrial-grade dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) products such as Pharmachem DMSO within licensed thoroughbred racing stables. These products have been found administered either intravenously or via nasogastric tube to horses in training, often at the sole […]

Red is the New Black – Blood Doping Basics

Blood doping in horses is a performance-enhancing practice that boosts the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity by artificially increasing red blood cell (RBC) counts. In equestrian sports, blood doping is used to improve stamina, endurance, and recovery, allowing horses to perform at high intensity for a prolonged period. Blood doping is an effective performance enhancement that poses […]

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