ARCI-011-020MedicationsandProhibitedSubstances.docVIP

ARCI-011-020 Medications and Prohibited Substances Upon a finding of a violation of these medication and prohibited substances rules, the stewards shall consider the classification level of the violation as listed in at the time of the violation in the Uniform Classification Guidelines of Foreign Substances as promulgated by the Association of Racing Commissioners International and impose penalties and disciplinary measures consistent with the recommendations contained therein. The stewards shall also consult with the official veterinarian to determine if the violation was a result of the administration of a therapeutic medication as documented in a veterinarian’s Medication Report Form received per ARCI-011-010 (C). The stewards may also consult with the laboratory director or other individuals to determine the seriousness or the laboratory finding or the medication violation Penalties for all medication and drug violations shall be investigated and reviewed on a case by case basis. Extenuating factors include, but are not limited to: 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 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 ; The steps taken by the trainer to safeguard the horse; The probability of environmental contamination or inadvertent exposure due to human drug use; 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 there was any suspicious betting pattern in the race, and; Whether the licensed trainer was acting under the advice of a licensed veterinarian. As a result of the investigation, there may be mitigating circumstances for which a lesser or no penalty is appropriate for the licensee and aggravating factors, which may increase t