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Originally Posted by ELA
I just don't think there is a simple answer. The solution is multi-faceted and must be borne, paid for, enforced upon, etc. ALL parties -- vets, owners, trainers, grooms, and perhaps others as well.
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I agree with this completely. Perhaps racing needs to go to a penalty system similar to what we have under the NY Vehicle and Traffic Law, where you get so many points for a violation, depending on its severity (for example, 2 points for running a redlight, 5 points for speeding 15 mph over the limit, with loss of license when you hit 12 points - and certain "old" offenses dropping out the equation when they reach a certain age [I believe it's 18 months in that case]); I think the NBA uses something similar for flagrant/technical fouls. This way, we wouldn't have the farcical statement of John Veitch saying that, under KY rules, Dutrow is a first-time offender, and past offenses would have an impact on future penalties.