Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra is the news editor for The Blood-Horse magazine.
Articles by Tom LaMarra
Probe of Horse Death at Mountaineer Racetrack Continues
May 22, 2013
Officials said May 21 they are still investigating the death of a horse at the Mountaineer receiving barn. Read More
Oxbow Never Looks Back in Preakness Upset
May 18, 2013
Calumet Farm's Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate to win the $1 million Preakness Stakes May 18. Read More
Call Issued for Major Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy
May 03, 2013
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues. Read More
Feds Seeking Racehorse Drug Regulation
May 01, 2013
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses. Read More
Use of Calming Agent in Racehorses Examined
March 28, 2013
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012. Read More
W.Va. Issues Support for Uniform Racehorse Medication Plan
February 26, 2013
The resolution furthers an effort to implement uniform racehorse medication, penalty, and testing rules. Read More
National HBPA to Breeders' Cup: Keep Salix
February 25, 2013
The organization voted to endorse the use of race-day furosemide during this year's Breeders' Cup races. Read More
Keeneland: No Plans to Ditch Polytrack
February 08, 2013
The racetrack has no intention to remove its Polytrak surface after this year's spring meet. Read More
Industry Stakeholders Discuss Racehorse Drug Reform
February 07, 2013
Industry stakeholders met discuss creating uniform equine medication policy between states. Read More
N.Y. Bill: Ban Equine Performance-Enhancing Drugs
January 24, 2013
The legislation calls for a ban on equine performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing in New York. Read More
Horse Racing Integrity Push Continues Despite Obstacles
December 08, 2012
A panel discussed dealing with drug violators in horse racing and reported progress. Read More
NTRA's Horse PAC Reports Success in Election Cycle
November 09, 2012
The NTRA's "Horse PAC," a bipartisan fund, spent $416,500 in the most recent election cycle. Read More
Royal Delta Sails Clear in Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic
November 02, 2012
The 4-year-old filly led from the start to defend her 2011 Ladies' Classic title. Read More
Flight Carrying Breeders' Cup Horses Leaves N.Y.
October 29, 2012
The flight, rescheduled to 1 a.m. EDT Oct. 29, took off as Hurricane Sandy approached the Northeast. Read More
Data: 'Slight Drop' in Fatal Racehorse Injuries
October 17, 2012
Synthetic surfaces still have the lowest number of catastrophic breakdowns per 1,000 starts. Read More
NTRA Safety Alliance Eyes Spot Checks after N.Y. Report
October 01, 2012
The move stems from a task force report that studied a spate of catastrophic breakdowns at Aqueduct Racetrack. Read More
Report: Deficiencies Had Role in N.Y. Racehorse Deaths
September 28, 2012
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations. Read More
WVRC Denies Appeal in Anti-Slaughter Case
September 27, 2012
Mountaineer racetrack has an policy stating owners and trainers must ensure horses are not "put to slaughter." Read More
W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
September 18, 2012
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use. Read More
Governor Implements New Ky. Race-Day Drug Regulations
August 31, 2012
Gov. Steve Beshear implemented regulations reforming some aspects of the state's equine medication policy. Read More
Race-Day Medication Rules Discussed in Ky., W.Va
August 30, 2012
Race-day medication discussions are taking place in both Kentucky and West Virginia. Read More
Committee Says New Ky. Race-Day Drug Rules 'Deficient'
August 28, 2012
The rules are scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, just before the start of Turfway Park's meet. Read More
Jockey Club's Revised Drug Rules Have Salix Provision
August 13, 2012
The Jockey Club has added a provision governing regulatory administration of furosemide on race day. Read More
West Virginia Racing Commission Plans Meeting on Salix Use
August 07, 2012
The commission plans to hold a fact-finding meeting on use of race-day furosemide day, officials said Aug. 4. Read More
National HBPA Affiliates Back Use of Race-Day Salix
August 06, 2012
The majority of the National HBPA affiliates have adopted pro-race-day Salix resolutions. Read More
