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

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Originally Posted by freddymo

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

I'm pretty sure the first place to start to make public lasix use was Maryland in the late 70's. They used to put out a list and post it. There was controversy about its use mostly in NY in the mid 80's. However since then there has been very little talk about it until a few years ago.