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NYRA hearing officer recommends two-year ban for Baffert: drf.com/news/nyra-hear…

HISA posts proposed rules on medication use, anti-doping, sampling, and testing: drf.com/news/horseraci…

NYRA panel reduces hearing officer's recommendation for two-year ban in Baffert case: drf.com/news/panel-red…

Guild contends that injunction applies to riders in all jurisdictions, not just West Virginia and Louisiana: drf.com/news/jockeys-g…

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Answers still sought in Wednesday’s batches of big bets: drf.com/news/answers-s…

FanDuel probe focuses on costs of suspicious bets drf.com/news/fraudulen…

Maryland legislature passes bill supporting new era in racing: drf.com/news/bill-tran…

Louisiana backtracks on two controversial medication rules: drf.com/news/louisiana…

Fifth Circuit rules part of HISA unconstitutional, setting up Supreme Court appeal drf.com/news/fifth-cir…

TJC Round Table starting soon, with keynote from Todd Gralla, principal at the Populous architecture design firm. Will be posting highlights, with full coverage at drf.com after the conference concludes.

TJC chief operating officer says that organization is working on a "rating" system similar to those in use in international jurisdictions for filling everyday races. Would impact number of claiming races in US if adopted by racing offices, supported by horsemen.

Meghan Rodgers, NTRA senior VP, calls on racing industry to provide ongoing funding for the organization's "Safety First" campaign.

Gary Fenton, chair of Thoroughbred Owners of California, outlines importance of California racing to overall health of US industry. Fenton stresses that California racetracks, unlike much stronger circuits in NY and KY, do not receive subsidies.

Fenton hints that CA may need help from subsidized circuits: "How much more successful do you think Santa Anita or Del Mar would be with subsidies? The incremental increases would carry forward and dramatically increase the bottom line of every sector of American racing."

Dr. Dionne Benson, chief vet officer for 1/ST, outlines new tech used at SA, GP, and Lrl providing tools to identify at-risk horses, plus integration of racing-office and veterinary diagnosis data.

Joe Asher, sports betting official, tells Round Table that racing should spend the "incremental revenue" to get racing broadcasts in front of sports fans on betting apps and provide free tools that enable "informed" bets.

Todd Gralla, director of equine services for Populous, tells RT that firm will likely go public with design for new Pimlico in "the next several weeks." Design will be similar to Belmont, Gralla says, as far as scale and focus on providing varied "experiences" for patrons.

At the Saratoga Racing and Gaming Conference. Will be covering panels on HISA and “bettor protection” this afternoon. Full coverage available afterwards at drf.com.

At the second day of the Racing and Gaming Conference, will be covering panels on racetrack redevelopment projects and the future of racinos. Full coverage this afternoon at DRF.com.