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In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified when phenylbutazone, known as bute, was found in his system.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021
The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved the use of bute at the Derby later that year.
—Shannon Russell, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2021
In most states, both Lasix, an anti-bleeding drug, and the anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, known as bute, are allowed on race day.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2019
Epicharis received a treatment of the legal anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, or bute, on Wednesday for what was described as lameness in his right front leg.
—Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 9 June 2017
Epicharis was treated intravenously with Butazolidin, commonly known as bute, on Wednesday night, according to veterinary records from the New York State Gaming Commission.
—Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 8 June 2017
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2021
The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved the use of bute at the Derby later that year.
—Shannon Russell, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2021
In most states, both Lasix, an anti-bleeding drug, and the anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, known as bute, are allowed on race day.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2019
Epicharis received a treatment of the legal anti-inflammatory Phenylbutazone, or bute, on Wednesday for what was described as lameness in his right front leg.
—Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 9 June 2017
Epicharis was treated intravenously with Butazolidin, commonly known as bute, on Wednesday night, according to veterinary records from the New York State Gaming Commission.
—Beth Harris, The Seattle Times, 8 June 2017
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“Bute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bute. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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bute
nounGeographical Definition
Bute
geographical name
1
island of southwestern Scotland west of the Firth of Clyde
2
or Buteshire
ˈbyüt-ˌshir 
former county of southwestern Scotland comprising several islands in the Firth of Clyde; capital Rothesay (on Bute)
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