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Levamisole is a non-approved substance that metabolises in a horses system to become a drug called Aminorex. Aminorex is a Schedule 1 banned narcotic in the USA. It is a powerful stimulant that lies on the spectrum somewhere between dextroamphetamine and methaphetamine (aka Ice) in potency and effect. The Kiwi authorities announced 15 years ago […]
Horse racing is a tradition-rich sport celebrating horses’ remarkable athleticism and unbreakable bond with their human partners. For centuries, these magnificent animals have showcased their speed, strength, and heart on racetracks worldwide. However, to truly honor these values and protect the well-being of the horses, we must return to basics: racing with horses fueled only […]
Published: December 13, 2009 Harness Racing New Zealand is to start testing soon for the latest drug some of the country’s trainers are using on horses, deriving from a sheep worming drench. The drench, used for sheep, pigs and cattle, contains Levamisole, which is not banned but breaks into Aminorex, a class one drug in the amphetamine […]
Published: October 30, 2018 The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding veterinarians and racehorse trainers and owners that Levamisole is a prohibited substance in Canada because it metabolizes into aminorex, a prohibited stimulant. Levamisole should not be administered to a racehorse for any reason. Levamisole can be detected in post-race samples for a long period of […]
Team Bond’s horse Advantage was the best named horse in WA the day it ran around and won at Pinjarra, for full of anti-inflammatory drugs that dulled any pain in its legs it had an advantage indeed. Advantage knocked off a $1.45 favorite in winning the Pinjarra race, consigning a huge number of punters bets […]
31 May 2024 – Mr Jack Trainor – HRNSW Stewards have commenced an investigation in relation to reports from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Levamisole has been detected in the following samples: Pre-race blood sample taken from MANHATTAN NZ prior to race 2, the CONDELL PARK PRODUCE BABY BLING STAKES (1609 metres) conducted at Tabcorp […]
What are Louisiana regulators thinking? Bowing to a horseman’s group and veterinarians who think that horses should race on more drugs, the Louisiana State Racing Commission has just decided that there is an “emergency” in the state that requires them to make horses less safe than they were. The state is reducing withdrawal times for several […]
The news that trainer Emma Stewart has escaped the noose by having her 6 month disqualification for race day drenching 2 horses reduced to a mere $12 000 fine has shocked many in harness racing, not least of all the Stewards. Treating your horse with anything on race day it a huge no no, and […]
As you can see above, the racehorse Mr Cruise was placed TCO2 List early last month after throwing a reading in excess of 35.1 mmo/L in a pre-race swab at Barcaldine. Horses that are placed on the list are subject to mandatory pre-race testing at their next 6 starts. Or they are supposed to be. […]
Stable change for Aardie’s Express 4 June 2024 , News By Adam Hamilton Boom Kiwi-bred mare Aardie’s Express has joined the powerhouse Jason Grimson stable. With Jack Trainor facing a possible stint on the sidelines over two swab irregularities, he and Canadian-based owner Mike Tanev opted for the stable change. Aardie’s Express has joined Grimson’s stable […]
