CTT ALERT: (10/26/23, 8:38 AM) For all horsemen at Santa Anita Park, including those with runners in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup, see link to Important new MANDATORY JOG UP EXAM rules: https://tinyurl.com/yckm643r

CTT ALERT: (10/27/23, 1:27 AM) Dr Mary Scollay-HIWU Chief of Science-advises trainers to give barn, tack room & feed room a thorough cleaning. Ensure all meds are PROPERLY LABELED & STORED, & remove any banned substances or expired meds from premises. Contact Dr Scollay with questions re supplements you may be using-text her a photo of label to 859.489.7677 to determine if a banned substance. See link for more info re dietary supplements: https://tinyurl.com/ycxdynpa

CTT ALERT: (9/20/23, 4:50 PM) See link for message from Dr. Jeff Blea re CHRB Rules 1846.2 & 1846.3 and related fill-in Veterinary Treatment Record forms. Rules in effect as of July 1, 2023: https://tinyurl.com/36r966ka
Fill-In Form: https://tinyurl.com/277urner
Word Doc Form: https://tinyurl.com/2kd4yesj

CTT Alert (8/2/23, 3:31 PM): Please see link for important HISA & HIWU Announcement re Provisional Suspensions and related Summary Sheet for Covered Persons: https://tinyurl.com/23era4p9

CTT Notice (8/4/23, 4:05 PM): Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Racing: The Backside Dinner Meal Program will now be available on Wednesdays, as well as all race days, beginning on August 9. Please inform your stable employees.

CTT ALERT (8/8/23, 6:13 PM): See links for message from Dr. Jeff Blea re CHRB Rule 1846.3, and related fill-in Veterinary Treatment Record forms, effective July 1, 2023: https://tinyurl.com/4ykvamzh
Fill-In Form: https://tinyurl.com/277urner
Word Doc Form: https://tinyurl.com/2kd4yesj

CTT ALERT – Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – Racing (8/15/23, 9:28 AM): Failure to obey the golf cart rules and usage at DMTC may lead to future revoking of those privileges.

CTT ALERT (7/11/23, 8:24 AM): Please see link for reimbursement policy for PET, Nuclear, & MRI Scan trips between Del Mar and Santa Anita during the 2023 Del Mar summer meet: https://tinyurl.com/y8dm23xa

CTT ALERT (7/17/23, 10:19 AM): Please see link for statement by Alan F. Balch regarding Stronach Racing’s announcement to close Golden Gate Fields: https://tinyurl.com/2j9v4899

CTT ALERT (7/24/23, 5:16 PM): See link to TDN “Open Letter To The Stronach Group: Where Are The Answers?”: https://tinyurl.com/4efypwhr

REMINDER (6/6/23, 10:02 AM) : See link for message from Equine Med Dir Jeff Blea re Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV): https://tinyurl.com/47636hme

CTT ALERT (6/8/23, 12:19 PM): See link for important message from Equine Medical Director Jeff Blea re New CHRB Rules Effective July 1, 2023: https://tinyurl.com/2vwwnvvy

CTT ALERT (6/15/23, 3:25 PM): “What You Need To Know About New HISA Drug Sanctions” by THA. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/wpkubsxc

CTT ALERT (6/19/23, 2:34 PM): See link for welcome letter from Del Mar re 2023 Summer Meet, detailing program enhancements benefiting owners, trainers, & stable employees: https://tinyurl.com/ze68aert

CTT ALERT (6/30/23, 12:34 PM): Important reminder from Equine Medical Director Jeff Blea re New CHRB Rules Effective July 1, 2023 – see link for details: https://tinyurl.com/39njcm49

CTT Alert (5/12/23, 11:47 AM): Please see link for quick Trainer Resource Guide for the Anti-Doping & Medication Control Program EFFECTIVE MAY 22, 2023 (hard copies will be distributed throughout barn area this coming week): https://tinyurl.com/7n45d343

CTT Alert (5/22/23, 10:54 PM): HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program in effect TODAY, 5/22/2023. Be aware that any adverse analytical finding in a post-race sample, including NSAID/therapeutic overages, will result in DQ. For more info, see link to TDN article, “Lisa Lazarus Talks HISA on Eve of Drug Program Launch” –  https://tinyurl.com/yay93myc

CTT Alert (5/23/23, 1:41 PM): CTT ALERT: See link for important memo from CHRB Equine Medical Director Jeff Blea re Vesicular Stomatitis: https://tinyurl.com/ykvrhj5x

CTT Alert (4/27/23, 9:48 AM: Please see link for approved 2023 Northern California Summer Stabling schedule: https://tinyurl.com/5duhn6jr

CTT ALERT (3/1/23, 10:48 AM): GGF TRAINERS: CHRB Exec Dir Scott Chaney, Comm Dr Greg Ferraro & Oscar Gonzales, Med Dir Jeff Blea & Chief Vet Tim Grande will meet w/ trainers on how the Entry Panel works and relationship between regulatory vets and trainers, FRIDAY, 3/3/23, 10:45, GGF Paddock Pub. Refreshments served.

CTT ALERT (3/16/23, 4:20 PM): CHRB Exec Dir Scott Chaney, Commissioner Greg Ferraro, Med Dir Jeff Blea & Chief Vet Tim Grande will meet w/ Trainers on how the Entry Panel works and relationship between regulatory vets and trainers, SATURDAY, 3/18/23, 10:30 am, Santa Anita Stable Area Rec Hall.

CTT ALERT (3/21/23, 2:54 PM): Important RMTC News Release re Withdrawal Guidance of HISA’s ADMC Detection Times. Includes RMTC Withdrawal Guidance Advisory. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/mr9urads

CTT Alert (3/24/23, 9:53 AM): Important RMTC Advisory Update re SAC Analysis of HISA’s ADMC Detection Times/BUTE. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/mpmecdzm

CTT Alert (3/27/23, 9:52 AM): HISA & HIWU Highlight “Day One” Changes of Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/2d6ysfsa

CTT Alert (3/30/23, 11:22 AM): THA Quick Reference Guide for the Anti-Doping & Medication Control Program. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/kwux438y

HIWU-URGENT! (3/31/23, 11:22 AM) Dr Blea has just been informed by HISA that the HIWU Anti-Doping & Medication Control Prgrm instituted on MON, 3/27/23, has been postponed until May 1. At present, all testing, investigations, & enforcement will be managed by CHRB. All thresholds & withdraw times in effect under CHRB Rules will remain in effect until May 1. This should allow ample time to adjust to the changes on May 1. Contact Dr Blea with questions.

CTT ALERT (2/6/23, 10:30 AM) SANTA ANITA TRAINERS: Important reminder to please have your employees complete the linked demographics survey to assist CTHF re prospective programs for workers. Completion is greatly appreciated. No need to respond again if you have already done so:                       https://tinyurl.com/yc69fyxn

None Available

CTT ALERT (Dec 11, 3:30 PM): Webinar re HISA Vaccinations, Coggins, and Health Certificate requirements available at Horsemen’s U (CE credit):  https://horsemenu.mclms.net/en/  (HISA: Vaccinations, Coggins and Health Certificates) and/or YouTube version (no CE credit):  https://youtu.be/oDf_RPRSeJ4

CTT ALERT (12/16/22, 3:37 PM) – Remember: Vaccinate your horses NOW! All six Vaccs and Coggins will be required for horses entered January 1 and thereafter. Any questions, contact your vet or Dr. Blea.

CTT ALERT (12/17/22, 9:30 AM): VACCINATE NOW! Per CHRB Equine Medical Director Dr. Blea, HISA has stated that the Authority’s vaccination requirements set forth in Rule 2143(2) and (3), and verification of a negative Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) Test within the last 365 days, will be effective January 1, 2023. It is part of the HISA safety program that went into effect this past July.

CTT ALERT (11/18/22, 2:26 PM): HISA deadline is January 1, 2023 for all horsemen to have the required vaccines and tests of their covered horses recorded on HISA portal. See link for important details: https://tinyurl.com/mr263fzd

CTT ALERT (10/10/22, 2:22 PM): See link for important memo from CHRB Equine Medical Director Jeff Blea re HISA Rule 2143-Vaccination Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/4szs5eth

CTT ALERT (10/17/22, 8:55 AM): See link for important memo from CHRB Equine Medical Director Jeff Blea re Rule 1866.4 – Thyroxine Restriction: https://tinyurl.com/26smhwkd and https://tinyurl.com/26smhwkd

CTT ALERT (10/18/22, 11:03 AM): See message from CTHF Exec Director Cliff Goodrich seeking feedback re prospective programs for backstretch workers. No need to respond again if you have already done so: https://tinyurl.com/3x69cmru

Atten GGF Trainers (10/25/22, 6:04 AM): On Thurs, 10/27/2022, Dr. Spriet of UC Davis will present results of the PET scanning being done at GGF. “PET at the racetrack: lessons learned and future directions at GGF,” will take place at 10:45 a.m. in the Horsewizard Room, located to the right of the Clubhouse entrance turnstiles upstairs. Asst. trainers and others are welcome to attend. ATTENDANCE COUNTS AS ONE HOUR TOWARD YOUR CONTINUING ED CREDIT.

(10/25/22, 10:45 AM): The California Thoroughbred horse racing community has sadly lost one of its long-time, respected members. Trainer Howard Zucker <br />passed on October 20. A GoFundMe account has been set up, and if you would like to donate, please see link: https://gofund.me/cad0dd02

CTT ALERT (9/13/22, 10:27 AM): See link for important information from CHRB Chief Official Veterinarian Tim Grande re Joint Injections/IRAP: https://tinyurl.com/yphe29zs

CTT ALERT (9/23/22, 4:22 PM): See link for Advisory from CHRB Exec Director Scott Chaney re Rule 1588-Horse Ineligible to Start in a Race:       https://tinyurl.com/33vzus98

CTT ALERT (9/24/22, 9:09 AM): See important CHRB Advisory from Exec Dir Scott Chaney re Rule 1867-Prohibited Veterinary Practices:          https://tinyurl.com/u42yuus6

CTT ALERT(8/2/22): Shipping Back to GGF Protocols – see link for important details: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ea3kt

CTT ALERT (8/3/22, 5:17 PM): See link for important notice from CHRB Chief Official Veterinarian Tim Grande re Pre-Entry Exam Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/mvt4zsxv

ATTEN GGF Trainers (8/10/22, 12:40 PM): Reminder that vans may not unload at barns before 10:30 am (after training has ended). Any vans arriving before that time must unload in the area near the Medical/Dental trailer.

Also, the second weekend of Foodieland takes place Fri, 8/12/22, thru Sun, 8/14/22, so expect traffic delays those afternoons.

CTT ALERT (8/17/22, 6:16 PM): CHRB update re HISA Safety Rules. See link for important details: https://tinyurl.com/43et3dha

CTT ALERT (7/8/22, 3:44 PM): See attached CHRB DIRECTIVE 01-22 re WORKOUT REGULATIONS per Rule 1878. Read carefully for details: https://tinyurl.com/4kmzphwr

CTT Alert (7/15/22 5:35 PM): Please see link for info about vanning cost reimbursement re PET, Nuclear, & MRI Scan trips between Del Mar and Santa Anita during the 2022 Del Mar summer meet: https://tinyurl.com/3vaht4cx

CTT ALERT (7/26/22 Tue 12:47 PM: New HISA Shoeing Requirements EFFECTIVE AUG 1, 2022. See link for important details (includes copy of HISA Trainer Handbook):  https://tinyurl.com/5n7tmbz4

CTT ALERT-URGENT (7/29/22, 8:24 AM): HISA updates requirements re Full Outer Rim Shoes and Toe Grabs. See link for important details: https://tinyurl.com/bdde4hdn

CTT ALERT (6/1/22, 11:42 AM): Please see CHRB Notice re AMendment to Rule 1652, Prohibited Actions with Respect to Claims, Effective 7/1/2022: https://tinyurl.com/m7z2v7uw

CTT Alert (6/3/22, 12:54 PM): The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has begun implementation of various safety requirements and regulations nationwide. Please see Paulick Report interview of HISA reps addressing immediate horsemen’s requirements & deadlines effective July 1, 2022: https://youtu.be/uh0OIoYWD_g

CTT ALERT (6/7/22, 10:57 AM): The HISA registration deadline of 7/1/2022 is fast approaching. For more info, see the helpful links to two recent Q&A sessions conducted by TDN with HISA representatives about horsemen’s registration requirements nationwide: https://tinyurl.com/3865wu32;
https://tinyurl.com/8byyrt8j

CTT Alert (6/7/22, 3:01 PM): Help ensure Exercise Rider fitness/safety. Exercise Riders must register **now** for mandatory fitness test! Questions: call Post Time Self Insurance at 714-820-2743.

URGENT ALERT (6/8/22, 10:09 AM): The Association of Racing Commissioners Int’l (ARCI) reports that claiming scams have surfaced at various tracks. Please see link for important details: https://tinyurl.com/3wje5wtf

CTT ALERT (6/8/22, 10:45 AM): CHRB Continuing Ed Webinar re Equine “Lumbar Back Injuries,” TUES, 6/14/2022, 4 PM PST, via ZOOM, computer or smartphone ONLY. Earns ONE HOUR CE Credit. Please invite your Assist. Trainer to attend. Register NOW (a confirmation email from Rick Arthur will follow): https://tinyurl.com/3c4fdt4k

CTT ALERT (6/9/22, 2:21 PM): Important CTT statewide secure teleconference for licensed trainers and invited guests re HISA requirements – to be held on WED, 6/15/2022, at 10:30 AM . Trainers may inform their assistant trainers to attend. See details: https://tinyurl.com/2pd3nczw

CTT Alert (6/10/22, 11:11 AM): HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Control. See link for Q&A session conducted by TDN: https://tinyurl.com/bu5xmnf

Reminder: (6/14/22, 1:03 PM): CTT statewide secure teleconference for licensed trainers, asst. trainers, & invited guests re HISA requirements. HISA reps will be on call to answer questions. Please see HISA summary info & meeting detail: https://tinyurl.com/yckyduur & https://tinyurl.com/2pd3nczw (Meeting call-in numbers to be texted out tomorrow morning.)

REMINDER (6/15/22, 10:05 AM): Call-in info for TODAY’S teleconference at 10:30 AM re HISA Requirements: Dial: 800-245-3047 Conference ID: 65567 Please have your CHRB license number available as part of the call-in process. Any difficulties connecting to the teleconference, call or text Angie at 323-243-9379.

CTT Alert(6/20/22, 1:27 PM): Are you an owner as well as a trainer, or do any of your owners need help registering as covered persons for HISA? Please refer to the OwnerView’s webinar on registration with HISA (held 6/16/22, as part of the virtual Thoroughbred Owner Conference series) – now available for viewing at: https://tinyurl.com/uce8yjrm

CTT ALERT:(6/22/22, 11:17 AM): Attention California Horsemen: If you are not signed up for HISA, Los Alamitos has a workspace set up in the administrative office and an employee on standby to help with any and all needs.

CTT ALERT (6/23/22 9:43 AM: Released today – HISA Announcement Concerning Enforcement of Racetrack Safety Rules and Registration Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/nysr9xrd

CTT ALERT (6/24/22 2:34 PM): If you are not signed up yet for HISA, for help in NOR CAL, you may contact Tom Doutrich (Bomber), Racing Sec’y, 415-271-4613, or Juliana Gomes, Dir of Racing Operations, 559-917-6775. REMINDER: at LOS ALAMITOS, there is a workspace set up in the administrative office and an employee on standby to help with any and all needs.

ATTEN TRAINERS (6/28/22, 9:28 AM): Register as a trainer, and register your horses with HISA. Make sure your owners register. After July 1, horses will not be allowed to run until you, the horse, its owner, and the assigned jockey is registered. See HISA link to register: https://tinyurl.com/cymn8ch6 HISA support line 24/7: (877) 513-2929

CTT Alert (6/29/22, 5:32 PM): Just released! HISA Trainer Handbook Version 1.01 now available at: https://tinyurl.com/ycktn85h

CTT ALERT (5/4/22, 2:57 PM): Please see linked message to Trainers from Del Mar re upcoming Summer 2022 Meet: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvrRtuU9mn2vigDU5DBfmFpGNS6T?e=MckAsh

CTT Alert (5/26/22, 1:05 PM): Please see link for IMPORTANT NOTICE from CHRB re new HISA 2022 safety requirements effective July 1 & August 1: https://tinyurl.com/2p9cv2ft

CTT ALERT (5/31/22, 7:29 PM): TODAY, 6/1/2022, at 8 AM PST – THA is hosting a webinar re “HISA Registration for Racehorse Owners and Trainers,” required by July 1, 2022. Enroll NOW at: https://tinyurl.com/mr35ka6e

None Available

REMINDER (3/1/22, 10:05 AM): TODAY, (3/1/22, at 10:45 am-Post Time Trainer Webinar re Cal/Osha Inspections, via ZOOM on computer or smartphone. Register NOW (a confirmation email will follow):
https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvrRtuU9mn2viV6NnLMk-P0iNb9J?e=XvdFv3
For assistance, call 626.447.2339

CTT ALERT (3/16/22, 4:39 PM): Temporary closure of Golden Gate Fields June 18-August 7, 2022 for required upgrades. Please see link for important message from GGF VP & Gen Mgr David Duggan, plus Q&A: https://tinyurl.com/4fehv6s2

CTT ALERT (3/18/22, 10:46 AM): Please see link for important EHV-1 vaccination requirements for track ship ins: https://tinyurl.com/2p8hk7v5

REMINDER (2/3/22, 10:30 AM) – TODAY: Santa Anita Park onsite COVID-19 vaccination clinic – FREE – Thursday, February 3, 2022, 11 am-3 pm, Employee Parking Lot AA. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/2c5dec73

CTT ALERT (2/3/22, 2:58 PM): The University of Kentucky will soon commence a Pre-Race Inflammation in Thoroughbred Racehorses study, which involves blood sample collection (at same time as pre-race TCO2 sampling) from horses racing in So California. Please see link for details of this important study: https://tinyurl.com/mptw796t

CTT ALERT (2/25/22, 10:48 AM): Santa Anita has new Workout Rules that take effect March 1, 2022. See Condition Book 5 and/or link for details: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvrRtuU9mn2viVwex1oMTf9hBdYd?e=x132HG

CTT ALERT (1/7/22, 8:02 AM): LA County Health Dept may be visiting Santa Anita Park TODAY. Please make sure everyone is wearing proper masks in indoor spaces and as much as possible everywhere. In an effort to keep the backside community and employees healthy and safe, please continue to abide by state and local face-covering mandates.

ATTEN GGF TRAINERS (1/18/22, 10:25 AM): The COVID-19 vaccination clinic for ages 18 and up will take place this WED, 1/19/2022, at 11:00 am, outside of the Paddock Pub in the grandstand. Registration forms in both English and Spanish can be picked up in the CTT office and at both stable gates. Please return them to either stable gate when completed. Thank you.

ATTN GGF TRAINERS (1/20/22, 3:26 PM): It is recommended that all horses get a FLU/RHINO (equine herpes) booster vaccine if they have not had one within the last 60-90 days. Thank you.

CTT ALERT (1/24/22, 8:58 AM): The 51st Annual Eclipse Awards, February 10, 2022, at Santa Anita Park. See link for details/ticket purchase info: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvrRtuU9mn2viU9a4EcEfg5XNE1p?e=w2QsVt

CTT ALERT (1/27/22, 1:50 PM): Santa Anita Park onsite COVID-19 vaccination clinic – FREE – Thursday, February 3, 2022, 11 am-3 pm, Employee Parking Lot AA. See link for details: https://tinyurl.com/2c5dec73