BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM

Life-long horse lover Kelly Lawniczak is a small breeder and owner whose career was immersed in the racehorse industry before she became personally involved herself.

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LOUISVILLE, KY—Wathnan Racing's Florida-bred Cagliostro pressed the pace three-wide down the backstretch, put away 8-5 favorite Extra Anejo in upper stretch and turned back a late run by Tumbarumba to win Sunday's $279,875 Hanshin presented by JRA at Churchill Downs.

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Pointing to concerns that it could provide housing for illegal foreign workers, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed an agriculture industry-backed bill that would have made it easier to build housing for farmworkers. In a veto letter, DeSantis said the bill (SB 1082) lacked enforcement related to illegal workers.

HISA PRESS RELEASE

LEXINGTON, KY—In preparation for the revised rules under the Racetrack Safety Program taking effect on July 8, 2024, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has released a comprehensive set of educational materials.

The Equine Disease and Communication Center has reported four cases of Contagious Equine Metritis as of July 1, 2024. The report indicates that eight horses in Florida have now been exposed and a quarantine has been issued. No other information has been provided.

BY AAEP / UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION / UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HORSE EXTENSION

AAEP posts on social media a few days before each holiday that typically involves fireworks. Click to read some tips to keep equines safe during the booming festivities.