horse was scratched. NYRA officials said in the six months before January 2011, there were “many more errors than the four that have occurred,’’ NYRA spokesman Dan Silver said.

There was another instance in which a NYRA vet gave a horse Lasix against the trainer’s wishes because the trainer, Linda Rice, was going to scratch the horse and run the following day. Since the horse, Rajadesaminaux, was given Lasix for a race at Aqueduct on Nov. 19 – from which she scratched – she was ineligible to receive it for the Nov. 20 race, because horses cannot receive Lasix on consecutive days. Thus, when Rajadesaminaux ran on Nov. 20 she did so without Lasix and finished seventh as the 8-5 favorite.

This latest incident comes on the heels of NYRAEssendon Football Club has secured the services of Mathew Stokes and James Polkinghorne for the 2016 season after both agreed to terms today.

Stokes, a skilful small forward, joins the Bombers after an impressive 189 game career at the Geelong Football Club.

The 31 year-old brings a wealth of experience to the Club after winning Premierships with the Cats in 2007 and 2011.

Polkinghorne, a high-possession winner and utility player has been elevated from the Essendon VFL squad after an impressive 2015 season which saw him rewarded with the Club’s Best & Fairest.

The 27 year-old joined the Bombers after playing 94 games and kicking 53 goals with the Brisbane Lions.

General Manager of Football, Rob Kerr, said the Club’s strategy is to target experienced players to provide support for its young group.

“We