HIWU Releases 2024 Annual Report Highlighting Testing Improvements
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) has released its 2024 Annual Report detailing the organization’s activities as the independent enforcement agency for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.
The comprehensive report showcases several key improvements over the previous year’s operations.
For the first time, the report includes expanded testing statistics broken down by state and racetrack, providing unprecedented transparency into the number of samples collected for each test type. Results reporting turnaround times have decreased compared to 2023 figures.
“HIWU’s successes in 2024 reflect the dedication of our team and the entire Thoroughbred industry,” said Ben Mosier, executive director for HIWU. “The collaboration between HIWU and industry stakeholders enabled us to build on the ADMC Program’s strong foundation that was established in 2023. HISA’s reported record-low fatality numbers last year indicate that we are fulfilling our mandates to enhance equine safety and welfare and promote the integrity of racing.”
The report highlights HIWU’s investigative efforts while noting a consistently low rate of Adverse Analytical Findings for Controlled Medications — evidence that the majority of Covered Persons are adhering to program rules.
Industry stakeholders can access the full report on the HIWU website. All Annual Reports and Quarterly Statistics are archived in the About Us section at hiwu.org.
