N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4236.2

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 4236.2 - Restricted use of drugs, medication and other substances

Drugs and medications are permitted to be used only in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) The following substances are permitted to be used at any time up to race time:

(1) topical applications (such as antiseptics, ointments, salves, DMSO, leg rubs, leg paints and liniments) which may contain antibiotics but do not contain benzocaine, steroids or other drugs; and

(2) antibiotics, vitamins, electrolytes, and other food supplements as long as they are administered orally and as long as they do not contain any other drug.

(b) Eligibility for the administration of furosemide.

(1) The administration of furosemide is permissible to a horse which has qualified for its use by any of the following means:

(i) the horse has bled visibly during a race or a workout, as determined by the association veterinarian; or

(ii) the horse has bled during a race or workout, as determined by endoscopic examination after the race or workout by an attending veterinarian; or

(iii) the horse has been qualified by the State veterinarian or a veterinarian employed by the racetrack for the administration of furosemide in another racing jurisdiction; or

(iv) the horse has raced on furosemide in its last race in a jurisdiction with rules substantially similar to New York State.

(2) If it is determined that a horse has qualified pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subdivision, and the owner or trainer elects to make the horse eligible for the administration of furosemide, the horse shall be placed on a list of horses that have bled, to be maintained by the association veterinarian and shall not be permitted to race for the following periods of time:

(i) 1st time - 10 days after such episode of bleeding;

(ii) 2nd time - 30 days after such episode of bleeding;

(iii) 3rd time - 90 days after such episode of bleeding; and

(iv) 4th time - one year after such episode of bleeding.

Such list shall be made available to the public for inspection.

(3) Eligibility to race on furosemide. For a horse to be eligible to race on furosemide, the trainer of that horse must file satisfactory documentation of eligibility pursuant to this rule with the association veterinarian on or before time of entry.

(4) Removal from the furosemide list. A horse which has been eligible for the administration of furosemide may be removed from the list, upon authorization from the stewards.

(5) Reinstatement to furosemide list. After removal from the furosemide list, a horse may be reinstated for the administration of furosemide if the horse again meets the requirements as set forth in paragraph (1) of this subdivision and such horse shall not be permitted to race for the specific time period as set forth in subparagraphs (2)(i) through (iv) of this subdivision.

(6) Administration of furosemide. For the purposes of this rule, furosemide shall be administered only in the following manner:

A single intravenous (IV) injection of no less than 250 milligrams (5cc) and no more than 500 milligrams (10cc) on the grounds of a licensed racing association or corporation during the time period from 4 to 41/2 hours before the scheduled post time of the race in which the horse is to compete.

(7) Ineligibility to start. Any horse which is eligible for the administration of furosemide must be present on the grounds of the racing association or corporation no less than four hours prior to scheduled post time of the race in which the horse is scheduled to compete. A horse which is not present at least four hours prior to post time or which has not received the administration of furosemide pursuant to this rule shall be ineligible to start.

(c) The following substances may be administered by injection until 24 hours before the start of a racing program: antibiotics, tetanus antitoxin, electrolytes, vitamins, and other food supplements and body nutrients not containing procaine or other drugs. They may not be administered by injection (including intravenous injection known as jugging) within 24 hours of the start of a racing program.

(d) The following substances are permitted to be administered by any means until 48 hours before the start of a racing program:

(1) aminophylline or theophylline;

(2) arsenic solution (e.g., Fowlers Solution);

(3) aspirin or sodium thiosalicylate;

(4) chymotrypsin (e.g., Kymar);

(5) diuretics (e.g., furosemide [Lasix], except as otherwise provided pursuant to subdivision [b] of this section, thiazide derivatives [e.g., Diuril], trichlormethiazide and dexamethazone [e.g., Naquazone bolets]);

(6) epinephrine (adrena-line);

(7) selenium/vitamin E (e.g., E-Se);

(8) griseofulvin (e.g., Fulvicin);

(9) guaiacol derivatives (e.g., Guaifenesin, Ripercol-L);

(10) hormones and steroids (e.g., testosterone, progesterone, estrogens, chorionic gonadatropin, glucocorticoids [e.g., Prednisolone, Depomedrol], and anabolic steroids [e.g., Equipoise]), except in conjunction with joint aspiration as restricted in subdivision (f) of this section;

(11) iodine injection (e.g., Hypodermin, Harvey' s Injectible Blister);

(12) methenamine (e.g., Urotropin);

(13) the following nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's): Phenylbutazone (e.g., Butazolidin), Flunixin (e.g., Banamine), meclofenamic acid (Arquel), naproxen (e.g., Naprosyn, Equiproxen);

(14) orgotein (e.g., Palosein);

(15) hydroxychloroquine sulfate (e.g., Rheaform);

(16) sarapin;

(17) sulfonamide drugs (e.g., Sulfa); and

(18) biologics (e.g., bacterins, antitoxins except tetanus antitoxin).

They may not be administered within 48 hours of the start of a racing program. In this regard, substances ingested by a horse shall be deemed administered at the time of eating and drinking. It shall be part of the trainer's responsibility to prevent such ingestion within such 48 hours.

(e) The following substances may be administered by any means until 72 hours before the start of a racing program:

(1) antihistamines;

(2) ketamine hydrochloride;

(3) methocarbamol (e.g., Robaxin);

(4) pentazocine (e.g., Talwin);

(5) vermifuges (worm medicines), except phenothiazine; and

(6) xylazine (e.g., Rompun).

They may not be administered by any means within 72 hours of the start of a racing program. In this regard, substances ingested by a horse shall be deemed administered at the time of eating and drinking. It shall be part of the trainer's responsibility to prevent such ingestion within such 72 hours.

(f) No other drugs or medications (including procaine) may be administered by any means within one week of the start of a racing program. In addition, a horse which has had a joint aspirated (in conjunction with a steroid injection) may not race for at least five days following such procedure and whenever such procedure is performed, the trainer shall notify the judges of such fact, in writing, before the horse is entered to race.

(g) The listing, reference to, or denomination herein of any drug or other substance does not constitute endorsement, or recommendation by the commission for its use.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4236.2