The Ontario Racing Commission has announced that beginning Jan. 1 a new alcohol and drug policy will be instituted, which includes the addition of person who work in "safety sensitive positions" to also be tested.
The following is the list of those Standardbred participants who will be subject to be tested:
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Driver Groom Horse identifier Judges Official Veterinarian Outrider Paddock judge Starting gate personnel Test Inspector/TC02 Tech Trainer Testing (now using a swab of saliva for drugs) will be conducted to determine the presence of: Cannabinoids (marijuana)
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