Investigators Return From Euro Exchange Fully Charged

A group of U.S.-based racing investigators recently returned from a two-week intensive exchange program where they swapped ideas and soaked up perspectives from their counterparts at organizations like France Gallop and the British Horseracing Authority.

Members of the Organization of Racing Investigators (ORI) who work at tracks and for regulators across the U.S. were given the chance to see how integrity is measured in Europe and what practices work best in France and England.

“The second annual trip was a great success, which we could not have done without our sponsors,” said Jason Klouser, who helped plan and lead the expedition. “Coming back to our own positions in racing, the experience was invigorating and what we learned will serve us well when it comes to implementation.”

Klouser said that each participant plans to present what they uncovered to their respective organizations and to the sponsors of the two-week exchange.

“The larger contingent this year meant a wider spread of roles and regulators were represented,” said John Burgess, who is the Head of Integrity for the British Horseracing Authority and also happens to be a member of ORI. “Connections were made after tailored presentations, and I am sure that will not be the last time those involved will speak, share ideas and work together to resolve common problems on either side of the Atlantic.”