Horse Racing News on September 13, 2011

New York State Sen. Thomas K. Duane (D-Manhattan) introduced legislation on Tuesday banning the use of the anti-bleeding medication furosemide, commonly referred to as Lasix, on any horse participating in a state-sanctioned race.

Adena Springs stallion Awesome Again underwent colic surgery early Tuesday morning at the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, the farm has revealed.

What are the odds? On the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Sunday, horses wearing the numbers 9, 1 and 1 won the first three races at Belmont.