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Originally Posted by richard burch
That is 30 POS+ over 40 years. Even if got away with 40 more that is still pretty light considering the sport we are discussing. However it is still totally unacceptable by a highly profiled trainer.
This report doesn't even scratch the surface of the problem but it is still ridiculously bad.
https://www.paulickreport.com/tag/trainer-suspensions/ |
Neglecting any others that were definitely missed, I don't think an average of a positive test every 16 months can be considered "light".
Would Irish racing let Aidan O'Brien get away with a positive test every 16 months for 40 years? No.
Would GB racing let Sir Michael Stoute get away with a positive test every 16 months for 40 years? No.
Would Australian racing let Gai Waterhouse get away with a positive test every 16 months for 40 years? No.
As ADJMK said, after 30+ positive tests, you lose the benefit of the doubt, even if completely innocent this time. Even if it was contamination from e.g. a groom, at the end of the day it is his racing stable and he is responsible for all contact made between workers and horses. It's not a one off "mistake".