Horse racing leaders move to set national safety standards

Looking to halt doping scandals and horse deaths marring their sport, thoroughbred racing leaders Monday announced the launch of an integrity and safety authority to create national standards replacing the patchwork of state regulations overseeing the industry. The authority will help set industry-wide standards for medication use, track surfaces and other safety standards to protect thoroughbreds and their riders and ensure the sport’s integrity. The long-discussed initiative will be backed by federal legislation to be introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.