2008 ROAP Conference ROAP Conference on Officiating Horse Racing

Mission of RMTC Formed in 2002 as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization Formed in 2002 as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization To develop, promote and coordinate, at the national level, policies, research and educational programs that seek to: To develop, promote and coordinate, at the national level, policies, research and educational programs that seek to: –ensure fairness and integrity of racing –ensure the health and safety of racehorses and participants –protect the interests of the racing public

Participation Organizations on the Board of Directors AAEP AAEP AQHA AQHA Arabian Jockey Club Arabian Jockey Club Breeders’ Cup Breeders’ Cup California TB Trainers California TB Trainers Churchill Downs Churchill Downs Del Mar Del Mar Hambletonian Society Hambletonian Society Harness Tracks of America Harness Tracks of America Jockeys’ Guild Jockeys’ Guild Keeneland Keeneland Kentucky TB Association Kentucky TB Association Magna Entertainment Magna Entertainment National HBPA National HBPA NTRA NTRA NYRA NYRA Oak Tree Oak Tree RCI RCI THA THA The Jockey Club The Jockey Club TOBA TOBA TB Owners of California TB Owners of California TRA TRA TRPB TRPB USTA USTA

Funding Nearly $3.7 million from industry organizations and individuals from Nearly $3.7 million from industry organizations and individuals from Contributions = $895, Contributions = $895,000 Cash on Hand = $1,200,000 Cash on Hand = $1,200, Projected Funding: 2009 Projected Funding: –$1 per start from horsemen and tracks –$700,000 from industry organizations –$500,000 research and testing grants from Jockey Club and outside funding sources –Tax-deductible donations from individuals

Research Research Performance enhancers Performance enhancers Environmental contaminants Environmental contaminants Threshold levels and withdrawal times for therapeutic medications Threshold levels and withdrawal times for therapeutic medications Anabolic steroids Anabolic steroids Cortico-steroids Cortico-steroids “Unknown” acquisition and analysis “Unknown” acquisition and analysis

Model Medication Policies & Drug Rules Adoption of Model Rules for uniform policy on therapeutic medications in 32 of 38 states –Veterinary practices –Prohibited drugs – Prohibited practices –Lasix – the only permitted race day medication

Language adopted Language in the process of being adopted Process require significant legislative action Process has not been started No horse racing or harness racing commission Model Rules Phase 1

Penalty Guidelines Approval of Model Rules for more severe uniform penalties for the use of prohibited drugs and practices by RCI board of directors Approval of Model Rules for more severe uniform penalties for the use of prohibited drugs and practices by RCI board of directors Class A – Illegal, not approved, significant performance enhancement Class A – Illegal, not approved, significant performance enhancement Lifetime: Lifetime: 1 st Offense – Minimum 1 year & $ 10,000 Maximum 3 year & $ 25,000 1 st Offense – Minimum 1 year & $ 10,000 Maximum 3 year & $ 25,000 3 rd Offense – Minimum 5 year & $ 50,000 Maximum 10 year & $ 100,000 3 rd Offense – Minimum 5 year & $ 50,000 Maximum 10 year & $ 100,000 Veterinarians, owners, other culpable licensees and horses can be suspended. Veterinarians, owners, other culpable licensees and horses can be suspended.

Mitigating Circumstances The past record of the trainer, veterinarian and owner in drug cases; The past record of the trainer, veterinarian and owner in drug cases; The potential of the drug(s) to influence a horse’s racing performance; The potential of the drug(s) to influence a horse’s racing performance; The legal availability of the drug; The legal availability of the drug; Whether there is reason to believe the responsible party knew of the administration of the drug or intentionally administered the drug ; Whether there is reason to believe the responsible party knew of the administration of the drug or intentionally administered the drug ; The steps taken by the trainer to safeguard the horse; The steps taken by the trainer to safeguard the horse;

Mitigating Circumstances The probability of environmental contamination or inadvertent exposure due to human drug use; The probability of environmental contamination or inadvertent exposure due to human drug use; The purse of the race; The purse of the race; Whether the drug found was one for which the horse was receiving a treatment as determined by the Medication Report Form; Whether the drug found was one for which the horse was receiving a treatment as determined by the Medication Report Form; Whether there was any suspicious betting pattern in the race, and; Whether there was any suspicious betting pattern in the race, and; Whether the licensed trainer was acting under the advice of a licensed veterinarian. Whether the licensed trainer was acting under the advice of a licensed veterinarian.

Anabolic Steroids Secured RCI adoption of uniform Model Rules to regulate the use of anabolic steroids Secured RCI adoption of uniform Model Rules to regulate the use of anabolic steroids –Adopted by 20 states –At least 13 other states have started the adoption process –These states represent over 96% of the total Thoroughbred pari-mutuel racing handle –RMTC and RCI have encouraged every state to complete the adoption process by December 31, 2008 or before racing begins in 2009

Anabolic Steroid Model Rule Language adopted Language in the process of being adopted Process pending administration studies Process has not been started No horse racing or harness racing commission

Other Accomplishments Developed a model rule on out-of- competition drug testing approved by RCI board of directors Developed a model rule on out-of- competition drug testing approved by RCI board of directors Established a recommended policy to eliminate “Milk Shaking” Established a recommended policy to eliminate “Milk Shaking” Compiled withdrawal times for therapeutic medications in 18 states Compiled withdrawal times for therapeutic medications in 18 states

Withdrawal Times Database

Goals Drug Testing Initiative: –WADA style uniform testing protocols & best practices –Proficiency, blind & double-blind sample quality assurance program –International laboratory accreditation standards (ISO ) –National system of research and reference laboratories –Frozen sample retroactive testing program –Refined selection of horses for sample collection –Recruitment program for grad student & post doctoral internships & research positions at U.S. racing labs

Goals Research and develop best practices, proper procedures and model rules to regulate cortico- steroids Research and develop best practices, proper procedures and model rules to regulate cortico- steroids Encourage state legislatures to provide more funding for drug testing and racing commission investigative staff Encourage state legislatures to provide more funding for drug testing and racing commission investigative staff Work in close cooperation with Dr. Don Catlin’s Anti- Doping Research laboratory Work in close cooperation with Dr. Don Catlin’s Anti- Doping Research laboratory Provide effective and timely communications of RMTC programs, research and initiatives to racing industry organizations, media and racing fans Provide effective and timely communications of RMTC programs, research and initiatives to racing industry organizations, media and racing fans