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CONTENTS ISSUE 12 33 Ligament Injuries
Many of racing’s best horses have suffered major setbacks or been retired due to ligament problems. By James Tate BVMS MRCVS
40 The Test of the Champion
The Belmont Stakes – make or break time for Triple Crown hopefuls. By Bill Heller
48 Immunity
Dr Catherine Dunnett looks at potentially beneficial ingredients to support a horse’s immune system
54 Wayne Mogge
A behind-the-scenes view of life as a North Kentucky trainer
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58 Backstretch Workers
Welfare programs play an important role for workers. Ken Snyder finds out more
64 The Absolute Insurer Rule
The repercussions for trainers of a positive test to a prohibited drug or medication. By Larry Bortstein
70 Southern Hemisphere Raiders
Kimberly French on the success of Southern Hemisphere horses in graded stakes races in America
74 Stakes Schedules
Indexes of forthcoming major stakes races
88 Arnold Kirkpatrick column
Why the racing industry should pay close attention to the work of the AAEP