Whether members of Congress address legislation tied to medication and drug testing in horse racing remains to be seen, but the Thoroughbred industry appears to be more and more unwilling to take the chance it won’t happen.

The Jockey Club indicated as much during its Round Table conference Aug. 11 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., with a warning from its chairman and a recommendation that all racing jurisdictions in the United States at least pledge to adopt the National Uniform Medication Program.

Jockey Club chairman Ogden Mills "Dinny" Phipps said the fact only about 12 racing jurisdictions have committed to the model rules proves uniformity in medication hasn’t been achieved.

"We know congressional leaders are frustrated with the speed of our reforms," Phipps said. "The facts are clear: If we care about the future of our sport and equine athletes, they cannot be stained by the taint of drugs