Enhanced Security Protocols for Wood Memorial

Horses competing in the $1 million race will be subject to out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances, and be required to be on grounds by April 2 while under 24-hour monitoring at their trainers’ barns and stalls at Aqueduct.
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The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) March 26 announced enhanced security measures for horses competing in the April 5 Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, a major prep race for the Kentucky Derby.

Horses competing in the $1 million race will be subject to out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances, and be required to be on grounds by April 2 while under 24-hour monitoring at their trainers' barns and stalls at Aqueduct. The gaming commission is also requiring the submission of veterinary records for three days leading up to the race, which will be published on the commission's website starting April 2.

"The major New York prep race for the Kentucky Derby will be run with the utmost integrity and focus on equine health and safety," said Robert Williams, acting executive director of the NYSGC, in a release. "These enhanced security measures are an extra step of protection for all parties in racing to ensure a level and safe playing field."

"These measures will ensure that the Wood Memorial is conducted in the safest and most transparent manner," said Chris Kay, CEO and president of NYRA, in a statement. "We thank the New York State Gaming Commission for its assistance in establishing these protocols on behalf of the horses, the horsemen, and our guests

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