Deb,

Thanks for the great link.

I thought this announcement (see link) should probably now be sent to the backside at SA, Aqu and GP (was issued down under over 2 years ago):

http://www.racingnsw.com.au/newsitem.asp?parm=1095

Also, looks like the Aussies have figured out how to do "out of competition" testing for all sorts of drugs including EPO (an idea I floated out on this board a few weeks ago). This was also announced over 2 years ago.

http://www.racingnsw.com.au/newsitem.asp?parm=1094

It also looks like they prohibit all race-day administration of drugs - nothing allowed but hay and oats:

"AR.189A effectively prohibits all treatment of horses with drugs and other substances by injection, stomach tubing, oral syringe, topical application, inhalation or other means on race day prior to their racing engagement. This includes treatment with those substances listed in AR.178C(2). Essentially, only normal feeding and drinking will be permitted pre-race on the day of the race."

Very interesting.

Chris