Preliminary Test Came Up Negative To Suspected Case Of Equine Herpesvirus; Hold Order Still In Place On Barn 16 At Bowie Training Center
Preliminary Test Came Up Negative To Suspected Case Of Equine Herpesvirus; Hold Order Still In Place On Barn 16 At Bowie Training Center
LAUREL, MD., 09-21-13---The preliminary test came up negative. There is no trace of the virus in Clonmeen Lass, the horse in question.
The test will be sent to Rusty Ford, the equine programs manager for the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office for confirmation. We expect to know Tuesday evening, Sept. 24 or Wednesday morning, Sept. 25.
Maryland Jockey Club racing secretary Georganne Hale said the Hold Order remains in place until the situation has been rectified.
About Laurel Park
Laurel Park is a Stronach Group company, North America’s leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida and is one of North America's top race horse breeders through its award-winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; Xpressbet, an Internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a major producer of televised horse racing programming through its HRTV cable and satellite network and is North America's premier supplier of virtual online horse racing games, as well as a leading producer of social media content for the horseracing industry.
