View Single Post
  #102  
Old 08-15-2007, 07:29 PM
ELA ELA is offline
Randwyck
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NY/NJ
Posts: 1,293
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by parsixfarms
We heard all throughout the Triple Crown season that the reason that Pletcher and Asmussen are successful is their tremendous attention to detail and how they know everything going on with every horse in their respective barns. Whether we believe this or not, the thing that bugs me is that when these guys get nailed for medication violations, they say, "I've got 200 horses spread all over the place, how am I supposed to know?" They can't have it both ways. Either take responsibility for what happens or downsize the stable to a more manageable size.
I agree 100%. The trainer responsibility rule is absolute and there aren't any leniencies or contingencies for trainers with big barns and multiple locations. There are no and should be no excuses here.

Eric
Reply With Quote