Thoroughbred Trainers Criticize Breeders’ Cup Salix Ban

Furosemide has been banned from this year’s Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
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Two top North American trainers took issue Nov. 1 with the Breeders’ Cup decision banning the anti-bleeding medication furosemide in this year’s five juvenile races during the World Thoroughbred Championships, including Todd Pletcher.

Pletcher, a five-time Eclipse Award winner, and Mark Casse, a Sovereign Award winner as Canada’s top trainer on four occasions, were asked to respond to the Breeders’ Cup decision during a press conference held at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, Calif.

For the first time, the Breeders’ Cup will prohibit the use of furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, in this year’s event Nov. 2-3. Breeders’ Cup plans to extend the ban to all horses in the 2013 Cup.

The anti-bleeder medication is considered the most effective means available to combat the respiratory condition exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH)

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Jack Shinar is a frequent contributor to The Blood-Horse magazine and is part of their Digital Media department.

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