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The article reports that the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (NYSRWB) recently adopted new regulations suggested by a Task Force. The recommendation followed after 21 horses died at Aqueduct Race Track in Ozone Park. It is suggested that NYRA's tracks should be the function of the state regulatory body and not of the NYRA.

The article reports on the opening of the Pegasus Equine Rehabilitation and Training Center by Mark Dedomenico, a well-known cardiovascular surgeon, in Redmond, Washington. The mission of the facility is to study and refine rehabilitation techniques to restore equine athletes to high performance levels. According to Dedomenico, every aspect of Pegasus' design has been considered to enhance horse health, safety, and healing.

The article focuses on the project to identify at-risk protocols that is based on the Equine Injury Database (EID). It mentions the project will provide an opportunity to identify the risk profiles and focus interventions on the horses. Further it mentions The Jockey Club will collaborate with the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to develop the examination protocols that would assist regulatory veterinarians.

The article reports that House Judiciary Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner has blocked the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act from moving to the House floor for a vote. The legislation aims to increase penalties for the interstate shipment of animals such as cocks and dogs for sport fighting. The law makes animal fighting a federal felony punishable by up to two years in prison.

The article features Lost in the Fog, the horse who have won several horse racing competitions. It recently won in the Grade 2 Riva Ridge in the Belmont Stakes day uncard on June 11, 2005. The horse was able to win ten straight competitions, including the one that the horse won in the Grade 1 King's Bishop at Saratoga, the Sunshine Million Dash, and the Carry Back.