Big Brown's trainer to testify at hearing on horse safety, drugs
Top thoroughbred racing figures from Kentucky and around the country — including the trainer of Big Brown — will answer questions next week in Washington on horse deaths, drugs and the industry's "special status" regarding gambling. To get racing's attention, the subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is waving a big federal stick: "Given the unique benefits of the Interstate Horseracing Act to the racing industry, the hearing will play an oversight role in determining whether the special status of the sport under Federal law is still warranted," according to the release announcing the hearing on June 19. The act allows off-track betting, which has evolved into simulcasting and advance-deposit wagering. In 2007, almost 90 percent of the $15.4 billion bet on horse racing came from simulcasting. Only about 10 percent...
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