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Are there two sets of rules or standards for harness racing and thoroughbred racing ? Reason I ask, one of the horses that broke down on TV in a graded stakes at Saratoga - have come to find out that he was injected 14 days before he raced which turned out to be the final race -- but also was injected 14 days out from his three previous races. In addition the same pattern was used for another of this trainers horses that broke down and put down while racing at Monmouth.Is there a 14 day wait period in harness racing once a horse is injected in harness racing ?
Injected is vague. Cortizone, acid, which joint? Need info. Waiting period depends on situation.
Under HISA any joint injection is 14 day waiting period
I Remember racing on Saturday --- Injecting feet on Sunday, off Monday - back in the box for next Saturday.
I believe HISA was embraced by Canadian harness racing. At least the Maritimes