NYRA Lifts Precautionary Quarantine Of Barns 60 And 63 At Saratoga

[Wandering Eyes]

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has lifted the precautionary quarantines by the New York State Department of Agriculture (NYSDA) of Barns 60 and 63 at Saratoga Race Course, the organization said in a press release on Saturday.

As a result, all horses stabled in Barns 60 and 63 are once again permitted to enter races, effective immediately, and to train with the general horse population beginning Sunday, June 29.

Barns 60 and 63, which contains horses under the care of trainer George Weaver, were placed under a precautionary quarantine on Saturday, June 21, when the Weaver-trained 2-year-old filly Tenacious Child (McKinzie)–located in Barn 66–was tested for a number of potential ailments. Tenacious Child subsequently tested positive for strangles and the horses in Barn 66 were placed under quarantine at the direction of the NYSDA June 25.

In addition, horses previously quarantined in Barn 66 at Saratoga Race Course will be relocated to an alternate location to complete the mandatory quarantine under NYSDA oversight. Barn 66 will then be cleaned and disinfected under NYSDA protocols.

One additional 2-year-old colt Ice House (Knicks Go), who is trained by Weaver and is located in Saratoga, returned a positive test for strangles on Friday and will be required to quarantine at an alternate location consistent with the horses located in Barn 66.

NYRA will provide further updates as appropriate.

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