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Argon and xenon gases have been used as performance enhancers, though their effectiveness remains controversial and they are banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). How Xenon and Argon Work as Performance Enhancers Both gases are noble gases, traditionally considered inert, but they have bioactive properties that can influence human physiology: 1. Activation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF-1α) Inhalation of xenon or argon can stimulate HIF-1α, a protein that helps the body adapt to low oxygen environments This leads to increased production of erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that boosts red blood cell formation, enhancing oxygen delivery and endurance 2. Mimicking Altitude Training The physiological effects are similar to training at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are lower. Athletes may use these gases to increase stamina and recovery without needing to relocate or use hypoxic chambers 3. Rapid Clearance, Lasting Effects Xenon and argon clear from the body within hours, but their performance-enhancing effects can last for days, making them attractive for doping Scientific Evidence and Limitations Studies have shown modest increases in EPO and plasma volume after xenon inhalation, but no consistent improvement in athletic performance The long-term health effects and optimal dosing protocols remain unclear or unproven. Regulatory Status WADA banned xenon and argon in 2014, classifying them as performance-enhancing drugs due to their ability to artificially boost oxygen-carrying capacity Detection is challenging, as the gases are quickly eliminated from the body, and testing relies on indirect markers like HIF-1α or EPO levels. -
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Offered midway during the single-session CTHS Canadian Premier Yearling Sale at Woodbine Race Track on Aug. 27, a colt by the late and influential Speightstown was hammered down for C$400,000 to easily rate as the dearest lot on offer during the auction. Hip 109, bred in Ontario by Mario Forgione, was consigned to the sale by Huntington Stud Farm as agent and is the third foal out of the 10-year-old Travieza (Into Mischief), upset winner of the 2018 Unzip Me Stakes and sold for $80,000 in foal to Munnings at the 2020 Keeneland November Sale. Trainer Mike DePaulo, agent, signed the winning ticket. Three other youngsters realized final bids in the six figures. Hip 90 is a Northern Dawn-consigned daughter of Frosted and Spani Lou (Spaniard), the dam of MSW Red River Rebel (Reload) and herself a half-sister to Canadian Horse of the Year and multiple Sovereign Award winner Lexie Lou (Sligo Bay {Ire}). Tbe gray filly fetched C$145,000 from Michael and Charmaine Langlois. Prominent North American owner Gary Barber paid C$142,000 for hip 155, a colt from the first crop of Speaker's Corner (Street Sense) and a half-brother to Sovereign Award-winning 2-year-old filly Witwatersrand (Connect). A Jan. 29 foal, the colt's second dam is MGSW & GISP Communique (Smart Strike). Hill 'n' Dale consigned. Earlier in the session, hip 47–also from the Hill 'n' Dale draft–fetched C$112,000 from Catherine Day-Phillips, agent for owner Sean Fitzhenry. A son of Canadian stalwart Silent Name (Jpn), the May 18 produce is a son of 2024 Outstanding Canadian Broodmare Platinum Steel (Eddington), the dam of champion 3-year-old colt and champion older dirt male Paramount Prince (Society's Chairman). Click here for the full results. The post Speightstown Colt Tops CTHS Canadian Premier Yearling Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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You can basically thank timing for creating a stellar edition of the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) Aug. 31 at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article -
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Trainer Matt Laurie knows the challenge that awaits multiple group 1 winner Treasurethe Moment as she steps into open company for the first time in the Aug. 30 Memsie Stakes (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.View the full article
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