The Pegasus World Cup, one of the richest races in the world will be broadcast live here on Sky Sports on Saturday night and yesterday the organisers announced a partnership with Irish technology company, Equine MediRecord to digitize veterinary records for this year’s event.
This added measure will enhance the stringent equine health and safety protocols that will be in place for the race at Gulfstream Park at the weekend
The platform allows for the full veterinary history of the horse to be collected digitally and recorded securely.
Its use will be mandatory and will provide all entrants, trainers and veterinarians with a user-friendly system to comply with the strict medication protocols for this year’s event.
The integrity of the veterinary information will be ensured using unique algorithms. Once the records are entered into the system they cannot be altered. Results are submitted digitally to designated regulators and officials ensuring the highest level of integrity and transparency of veterinary records.
“The digitization of veterinary records for the Pegasus World Cup is an example of how we are innovating and using technology to improve our sport,” said Dr Dionne Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer of 1/ST RACING.
“The partnership with Equine MediRecord and the collection of this data is a tool that we can use to protect the safety and wellbeing of horses. 1/ST is committed to integrity and accountability, and this is another measure available to us to enforce those standards.”
“Equine MediRecord’s platform has seen extensive international traction in the three years since we have launched and we are thrilled to be partnering with 1/ST for the Pegasus World Cup,” said Pierce Dargan, Chief Executive Officer, Equine MediRecord.
“We are excited about our partnership with 1/ST and doing all we can to help ensure that best horse welfare and transparency protocols are followed in equine sport.”
The Irish company has already amassed an impressive list of clients and users including the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Irish Veterinary and Welfare Commission, Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the Arabian Racing Organisation, Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the Saudi Cup.
Pierce Dargan was named as one of the Sport for Business 30 Under 30 with PwC in 2020. Nominations for the 2022 edition of that list will open in the coming days.
