NYRA announced Saturday that the New York State Department of Agriculture has lifted the 14-day quarantine of Barn 28 on the Belmont backstretch.
All horses stabled in Barn 28 are now permitted to enter races as of Saturday, June 28, and will be allowed to train with the general horse population beginning Sunday, June 29.
The quarantine was implemented on June 14 after a case of strangles was identified in the barn.
The George Weaver-trained 2-year-old gelding Mo Curls was sent for treatment on June 13 and subsequently tested positive for strangles the following day.
The quarantine resolution comes as Belmont’s summer meet continues through July. Racing officials have not indicated any schedule disruptions resulting from the temporary restrictions.
