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Commission hears briefing on updating Lasix administration policy for race day
Summary
The commission heard a briefing from Dr. Lightbound on clarifying the Lasix administration policy: Lasix is the only therapeutic medication permitted on race day, a 15‑minute grace practice stems from 2015, and staff will post written guidance and signage for the racing season.
The commission received a briefing from Dr. Lightbound on proposed clarifications to its Lasix administration practice for race-day medication.
Dr. Lightbound noted that the commission’s regulation (3296) permits Lasix as the only therapeutic medication on race day and that a 15‑minute grace period was recommended in 2015 to accommodate horses and participants shipping in from other tracks. “Lasix is the only therapeutic medication that’s allowed on race day,” Dr. Lightbound said, and staff plan to formalize the procedure in writing, post signage, update the horsemen’s manual and notify people registered for the Lasix program via the commission’s email system.
Commissioners asked whether other jurisdictions use similar timing and whether the change would take effect for the current racing season; Dr. Lightbound said the practice aligns with other jurisdictions and staff intend the clarified guidance to be in effect the coming Monday for the racing season. The briefing was informational and no formal vote was taken.
What happens next: Staff will finalize written notices, update the horsemen’s manual and post signage at racing facilities; the Lasix program’s registrants will be notified by email.
