The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) announced today the release of its 2024 Annual Report. The full report is available here.
The Annual Report details HIWU's organization-wide activities as the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. Among the highlights are statistics on testing, results management, the adjudication of cases, investigations, and educational efforts.
The 2024 Annual Report introduces expanded testing statistics by state and racetrack, including the number of samples collected for each test type. Additionally, it reveals shorter turnaround times for results reporting compared to 2023, showcases the impact of HIWU's investigative efforts, and reports a consistently low rate of Adverse Analytical Findings for Controlled Medications, demonstrating that the vast majority of Covered Persons are complying with the ADMC Program Rules.
"HIWU's successes in 2024 reflect the dedication of our team and the entire Thoroughbred industry," said Ben Mosier, executive director for HIWU. "The collaboration between HIWU and industry stakeholders enabled us to build on the ADMC Program's strong foundation that was established in 2023. HISA's reported record-low fatality numbers last year indicate that we are fulfilling our mandates to enhance equine safety and welfare and promote the integrity of racing."
All Annual Reports and Quarterly Statistics are archived in the About Us section of the HIWU website at hiwu.org for viewing anytime.
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