Enhanced Security Measures for Belmont Stakes Horses

Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses.
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Submission and publication of veterinary records for horses competing in the June 8 Belmont Stakes is among the enhanced security measures announced May 21 by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and New York Racing Association (NYRA).

According to a release, participants will be required to submit veterinary records for three days leading up to the $1 million, 1 1/2-mile race and those records will be published on the Gaming Commission website starting June 5, the date at which all Belmont competitors are required to be on Belmont Park grounds, located in Elmont, N.Y.

Also, Belmont competitors will be subject to out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances and be subject to 24-hour monitoring at their trainers’ own barns and stalls on the grounds.

"With these measures, the public will once again be reassured that New York’s horse racing is run with the utmost integrity and consciousness of safety for the horse and the rider," Robert Williams, acting executive director of the NYSGC said in a statement. "These actions will enhance an already even playing field, give bettors peace of mind, and underscore New York’s commitment to the best horse racing in the country

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