Slide 1: I appreciate the opportunity to tell you about the Racing Medication & testing Consortium or RMTC.I appreciate the opportunity to tell you about the Racing Medication & testing Consortium or RMTC.

Slide 2:Mission of RMTC Formed in 2002 as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization To develop, promote and coordinate, at the national level, policies, research and educational programs that seek to: ensure fairness and integrity of racing ensure the health and safety of racehorses and participants protect the interests of the racing public RMTC was formed coming out of the 2001 AAEP Medication Summit at this Symposium. Our primary focus is uniformity of in the regulation medication and drug testing on a national level. Through these efforts we hope to increase the safety and integrity of our sport, and protect the interests of our fans.RMTC was formed coming out of the 2001 AAEP Medication Summit at this Symposium. Our primary focus is uniformity of in the regulation medication and drug testing on a national level. Through these efforts we hope to increase the safety and integrity of our sport, and protect the interests of our fans.

Slide 3:Participation Organizations on the Board of Directors AAEP AQHA Arabian Jockey Club Breeders’ Cup California TB Trainers Churchill Downs Del Mar Hambletonian Society Harness Tracks of America     Jockeys’ Guild Keeneland Kentucky TB Association Magna Entertainment National HBPA NTRA NYRA Oak Tree RCI THA The Jockey Club TOBA TB Owners of California TRA TRPB USTA The RMTC is a great example of the racing industry working together. As you can see, pretty much everyone has a seat at the table. (Pause)The RMTC is a great example of the racing industry working together. As you can see, pretty much everyone has a seat at the table. (Pause)

Slide 4:Funding Nearly $3.7 million from industry organizations and individuals from 2003-2008 2008 Contributions = $895,000 Cash on Hand = $1,200,000 2009 Projected Funding: $1 per start from horsemen and tracks $700,000 from industry organizations $500,000 research and testing grants fromJockey Club and outside funding sources Tax-deductible donations from individuals Many of these stakeholders stepped up to the plate to provide funding to start and maintain RMTC financially. We have raised nearly $3.7 million since we began, and will raise right at $900,000 this year from industry organizations, race tracks, horsemen’s groups and individuals from all racing breeds. While the research we conduct is expensive, and the Executive Director, Dr. Scot Waterman travels extensively to further RMTC initiatives, we are frugal, and have over $1.2 million in reserves. The original goal to RMTC’s founding organizations was to have long-term funding of $5 per starts from horsemen and tracks which would raise nearly $8,000,000 per year, we have settled on $1 per start. All of the RMTC funding is on a voluntary basisMany of these stakeholders stepped up to the plate to provide funding to start and maintain RMTC financially. We have raised nearly $3.7 million since we began, and will raise right at $900,000 this year from industry organizations, race tracks, horsemen’s groups and individuals from all racing breeds. While the research we conduct is expensive, and the Executive Director, Dr. Scot Waterman travels extensively to further RMTC initiatives, we are frugal, and have over $1.2 million in reserves. The original goal to RMTC’s founding organizations was to have long-term funding of $5 per starts from horsemen and tracks which would raise nearly $8,000,000 per year, we have settled on $1 per start. All of the RMTC funding is on a voluntary basis

Slide 5: Performance enhancers Environmental contaminants Threshold levels and withdrawal times for therapeutic medications Anabolic steroids Cortico-steroids “Unknown” acquisition and analysis *Research drives our efforts for uniformity and integrity. *We have spent nearly $1.5 million on a variety of research project from procaine penicillin, bleeder medications, ethanol, cone snail venom and morphine contaminants. *Our most recent focus has been threshold levels and withdrawal times for the therapeutic medications like clenbuterol, lidocaine, mepivacaine and others that cause most of our positive lab results, and of course trying to establish levels and withdrawal times for anabolic steroids in blood plasma. *Now that anabolic steroid regulation is well underway at the state level, the RMTC Board has decided to review and research the use of cortico-steroids to develop recommendations for model rules to regulate their use. *We also continue to request confiscated unknowns and even purchase some through informants and the TRPB from the backside we can send to the major labs for testing. *Research drives our efforts for uniformity and integrity. *We have spent nearly $1.5 million on a variety of research project from procaine penicillin, bleeder medications, ethanol, cone snail venom and morphine contaminants. *Our most recent focus has been threshold levels and withdrawal times for the therapeutic medications like clenbuterol, lidocaine, mepivacaine and others that cause most of our positive lab results, and of course trying to establish levels and withdrawal times for anabolic steroids in blood plasma. *Now that anabolic steroid regulation is well underway at the state level, the RMTC Board has decided to review and research the use of cortico-steroids to develop recommendations for model rules to regulate their use. *We also continue to request confiscated unknowns and even purchase some through informants and the TRPB from the backside we can send to the major labs for testing.

Slide 6:Model Medication Policies & Drug Rules Adoption of Model Rules for uniform policy on therapeutic medications in 32 of 38 states Veterinary practices Prohibited drugs Prohibited practices Lasix – the only permitted race day medication Our initial focus at RMTC was uniformity across state lines in the regulation of veterinary practices, prohibited drugs, prohibited practices and the elimination of race day medications except for Lasix and adjuncts bleeder medications. To date, the model policy you have in your packets was approved as an RCI Model Rules in 2005 and has now been adopted in 32 states. We expect to see adoption in several more states this year. Our initial focus at RMTC was uniformity across state lines in the regulation of veterinary practices, prohibited drugs, prohibited practices and the elimination of race day medications except for Lasix and adjuncts bleeder medications. To date, the model policy you have in your packets was approved as an RCI Model Rules in 2005 and has now been adopted in 32 states. We expect to see adoption in several more states this year.

Slide 7:Here is the map that shows the current level of adoption.Here is the map that shows the current level of adoption.

Slide 8:Penalty Guidelines Approval of Model Rules for more severe uniform penalties for the use of prohibited drugs and practices by RCI board of directors Class A – Illegal, not approved, significant performance enhancement Lifetime: 1st Offense – Minimum 1 year & $ 10,000 Maximum 3 year & $ 25,000 3rd Offense – Minimum 5 year & $ 50,000 Maximum 10 year & $ 100,000 Veterinarians, owners, other culpable licensees and horses can be suspended. The next phase for RMTC was uniform penalty guidelines which were adopted by RCI in 2007. Our intent was more severe penalties for prohibited drugs and practices and a significant differentiation between these performance enhancers and the therapeutic medication overages that account for more than 90% of our positive lab reports. As has often been requested, we wanted to also allow for other licensees to be held responsible, if there is sufficient evidence that they were responsible. The next phase for RMTC was uniform penalty guidelines which were adopted by RCI in 2007. Our intent was more severe penalties for prohibited drugs and practices and a significant differentiation between these performance enhancers and the therapeutic medication overages that account for more than 90% of our positive lab reports. As has often been requested, we wanted to also allow for other licensees to be held responsible, if there is sufficient evidence that they were responsible.

Slide 9:Mitigating Circumstances 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;

Slide 10:Mitigating Circumstances 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.

Slide 11:Anabolic Steroids Secured RCI adoption of uniform Model Rules to regulate the use of anabolic steroids Adopted by 20 states At least 13 other states have started the adoption process These states represent over 96% of the total Thoroughbred pari-mutuel racing handle RMTC and RCI have encouraged every state to complete the adoption process by December 31, 2008 or before racing begins in 2009

Slide 12:Anabolic Steroid Model Rule

Slide 13:Other Accomplishments Developed a model rule on out-of-competition drug testing approved by RCI board of directors Established a recommended policy to eliminate “Milk Shaking” Compiled withdrawal times for therapeutic medications in 18 states

Slide 14:Withdrawal Times Database www.rmtcnet.com

Slide 16:2009-2010 Goals Drug Testing Initiative: WADA style uniform testing protocols & best practices Proficiency, blind & double-blind sample quality assurance program International laboratory accreditation standards (ISO-17025) National system of research and reference laboratories Frozen sample retroactive testing program Refined selection of horses for sample collection Recruitment program for grad student & post doctoral internships & research positions at U.S. racing labs

Slide 17:2009-2010 Goals Research and develop best practices, proper procedures and model rules to regulate cortico-steroids Encourage state legislatures to provide more funding for drug testing and racing commission investigative staff Work in close cooperation with Dr. Don Catlin’s Anti-Doping Research laboratory Provide effective and timely communications of RMTC programs, research and initiatives to racing industry organizations, media and racing fans