Lasix Ban? HISA Has a Vote—But No Aftercare Plan

Repole Stables owner and National Thoroughbred Alliance (NTA) founder Mike Repole, NTA Executive Director Pat Cummings, and Westlake Racing Stable owner Louis Masry have exposed a troubling reality: Thoroughbred racing leadership is falling short on aftercare funding. Their findings raise serious questions about funding tied to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), transparency, and whether a small group of leaders is influencing both policy and the flow of money. With HISA’s Lasix ban vote approaching, one question remains: what happens to the horses if the ban is enacted?

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