VIDEOS: Churchill president, racing commission members talk about vote to ban Lasix

Published: June 13, 2012 


Kentucky Horse Racing Commission roll call vote on Lasix ban. Videos by Janet Patton


Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Chairman Bob Beck, who supported a ban on Lasix, talks about sending a message to the rest of the industry and framing the debate on banning race-day medications.


Churchill Downs President Kevin Flanery on negative effects of Lasix ban


Breeders' Cup Chairman Tom Ludt on why he abstained from Kentucky Horse Racing Commission vote on the Lasix ban.


Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Vice Chairman Tracy Farmer, who voted for a Lasix ban in Kentucky, talks about industry use of the drug, particularly in other states.


More from Farmer


Bob Beck plans to talk to legislators about the Lasix ban. The rule must go through the legislative review process, which could take months and includes another opportunity for public comment.

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