The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) over what it calls “illegal” fees. The dispute centers on how fees are calculated to fund HISA’s oversight of anti-doping and safety measures.
NYRA, which operates Saratoga Race Course, claims HISA’s blended rate formula—based on both race starts and prize money—forces it to overpay by millions. Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Incorporated joined the lawsuit, arguing fees should be calculated solely on race numbers. HISA is threatening to halt races until full payments are made.
NYRA supports HISA’s mission but disputes the assessment method. The lawsuit follows previous legal challenges to HISA’s authority, some of which could reach the Supreme Court.
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