Between Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. ET and Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. ET, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium will auction off halters of famous racing and stallion stars on its eBay page.
All proceeds from the auction will go toward the RMTC's four-year grant program beginning in 2018 to encourage tactical research into the detection and identification of illicit substances. The RMTC is pursuing contributions from other industry groups and individuals to match funds provided by the RMTC. The funding level has not been finalized but is expected to be at least $500,000.
“This program will provide researchers a consistent funding source for critical tactical research projects,” said RMTC Executive Director Dr. Dionne Benson. “This initiative will enable us to make significant advances in targeting emerging threats and developing new techniques to test for them–both of which are essential to effectively regulating our sport.”
Racehorse halters offered in the auction include: Always Dreaming, Arrogate, Forever Unbridled, Girvin, Gun Runner, Beholder, Funny Cide, Lava Man, Rachel Alexandra, Serena's Song, Songbird, Tailor Fit and Zenyatta.
Stallion halters offered include: Corona Cartel, Dash For Cash, Empire Maker, Ghostzapper, Lea, Malibu Moon, Mr Jess Perry, Mucho Macho Man, Nyquist, Point Given, Shackleford and Uncle Mo.
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