First, NYRA did not cover up the Forte test result. The NYS Gaming Commission, not NYRA, was responsible for drug testing.

Second, the HIWU of HISA is now doing the drug testing in New York. They report positives very promptly, much to the dismay of the HBPA. See, e.g.:

https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/hiwu-weekly-update-michael-lauer-is-fifth-trainer-with-metformin-positive-since-may-22/#:~:text=Trainer%20Guadalupe%20Munoz%20Elizondo%20–%20Quinton%27s,veterinarian%20in%20an%20attempt%20to