Bonus: Horses are Drug Tested

Just like human athletes, horses are drug tested to check for performance enhancing substances. After every race the winning horse must take a urine test, which is conducted in the paddock. Drivers can be subjected to random drug tests as well. There is always a vet on staff at the races to take care of any physical issues the horses may have.

The paddock is where horses and drivers wait and prepare for their races. Untapped Cities Insiders got to go inside on our special access tour. Check out some more pictures from our tour below.

Next, check out A Day at the Races at Belmont Park, A Historic Track Just Outside Queens and A Day at the Races: Behind the Scenes at Monmouth Park Racetrack for the Haskell Invitational