A panel of racetrack executives took the stage Dec. 7 at the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program’s Global Symposium on Racing and were tasked with discussing their plans and hopes for the future in the horse racing industry.  Source

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act dominated Day One of the Global Symposium on Racing, with four panels devoted to the federal legislation set to be implemented in stages starting July 1. Source

A horse identifier, trainer, and owner in New Mexico were sanctioned by New Mexico stewards Dec. 6 for their roles in which two horses were misidentified and one horse raced for two starts under a different name. Source

Charlie Appleby was crowned international trainer of the year for 2021 for the fourth consecutive season Dec. 6 at a special presentation during the Horserace Writers and Photographers Association’s 55th annual Derby Awards in London. Source

Dec. 16 is targeted for a resumption of racing at Laurel Park while track experts and crews continue to address issues with its main track, Laurel officials told the Maryland Racing Commission during a Dec. 7 meeting. Source

Leading trainers Frederic, Cedric, and Charley Rossi were the subjects of a police investigation into the alleged doping of horses on Dec. 7, according to various reports by French media.  Source

In his first formal address to the industry, new NTRA president and CEO Tom Rooney emphasized the importance of having a strong industry voice in Washington as he outlined immediate priorities for the organization.  Source

Super Stock will return to action at Oaklawn Park, this site of his April 10 Arkansas Derby (G1) victory, for the $150,000 Poinsettia Stakes run at 1 1/16 miles Dec. 11. Source

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority submitted Dec. 6 draft track safety regulations to the Federal Trade Commission for review, public comment, and final approval as it aims to meet its planned July 1, 2022 launch date.  Source

California stewards fined trainer Peter Miller Dec. 5 $5,000 for a third Class 4 drug violation within the past 365 days. Miller began a hiatus from training Nov. 29. Source