Good morning. Just like that, poof, Kentucky has banned the use of anabolic steroids, a move that ought to have a ripple effect on the entire harness industry, especially with the Grand Circuit at the Red Mile only four weeks away.

 

Here from harnessracing.com are some of the details: "Under the new regulations, the anabolic steroids boldenone, nandrolone and testosterone will be considered Class B substances, which carry tougher penalties. When [Kentucky Governor Steve] Beshear signs the regulations, there will be a 90-day grace period, altho0ugh a positive test during the last 30 days of the timeframe would be considered an “aggravating factor” in any subsequent medication violation."

 

No one is going to argue this is a bad move. So my question is: which state will come next?