Investigators Tip 30th Annual Conference In Tampa

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Medication trends, integrity issues in the U.S. and abroad, plus how investigators can impact aftercare are a few examples of the session topics that the Organization of Racing Investigators (ORI) will cover during their 30th annual training conference, which will be held from Sunday, Mar. 1 to Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Tampa Bay Downs.

As the trend goes, the agenda places a strong emphasis on providing participants with security and investigative backgrounds access to the latest tradecraft and the opportunity to network with other members.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to host the 30th annual ORI conference this year to coincide with a century of live racing at Tampa Bay Downs,” said Deanna Nicol, ORI conference chair and director of security at the track. “Our executive board is looking forward to presenting and discussing the most current trends in racing through a lineup of amazing speakers.”

After a reception on Sunday, attendees will hear on Monday from the likes of Benjamin Ho, the deputy manager of racing security & integrity at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr. Michael Hardy, executive director of the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium and Rachel Stipe, agent for the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau.

A dinner and keynote followed by an awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday evening. The next day includes panel discussions that delve into subjects like outlaw equine clinics, investigator relationships with judges and stewards and a host of other topics meant to add to a member's toolkit. Attendees from countries outside of the U.S. only add to the experience.

“In recent years, the international interest in the conference has led the ORI to invest in relationships through an international exchange program,” said Keeneland's Vice President of Equine Safety Dr. Stuart Brown. “Seeking to benchmark accepted standards with our counterparts is something that is intertwined at the conference and the bigger picture is about advancing these critical integrity measures around the world.”

Click here, for the complete ORI Conference schedule.

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