Advice on Screening Limits – Dexamethasone

Important Notice regarding the detection of the corticosteroid drug Dexamethasone. The International Screening Limit (ISL) for dexamethasone of 0.2ng/mL in urine has been adopted by the Australian Racing Board and will be implemented by Australian racing laboratories with effect from 1 May, 2015. Read full notice (PDF)

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2014 World Best Racehorse Rankings

AUSTRALIAN SPRINTERS RULE THE WORLD Australian sprinters have again been recognised as the best in the world following tonight’s (AET) release of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR) for 2014 by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). Australian trained horses dominated the Sprint Division of the world rankings, providing the three highest rated…

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Screening Limits For Therapeutic Substances

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Screening Limits for Therapeutic Substances / National / 20 Jan, 2015 The Australian Racing Board (ARB) has provided an Industry Notice, listing updated screening limits applicable to the following therapeutic substances – Dantrolene, Dexamethasone and Salbutamol. These limits will come into effect on 1 May, 2015. I encourage Members to take the time to review these…

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Bloom Bred To Win Perth Cup

Viscount stayer Tick Tick Bloom is bred to win a Perth Cup and trainer Adam Durrant will head that way next season. “She’s tall and leggy and with a bit more maturity can be a carnival horse,” Durrant said after the mare won the Vale Elite Belle Hcp (1800m) at Ascot on Saturday.  “She will…

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