25 trainers urge Lasix-ban; THA says issue debated, decided

[robfla]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Do you recall when Lasix was first introduced to either Standardbred or TB racing? I am thinking 1977/78?

http://www.drf.com/news/lasix-demyst...ing-without-it

As the first drug allowed for raceday use, beginning in the early 1970’s, Lasix cut a line through the history of American racing. Permissive medication programs followed. Legal in every state with racing since 1995, almost every horse in the country today races on Lasix. Its popularity has no peer − among horsemen.