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Originally Posted by SuffolkGirl
Maybe they should have thought about it first. Going through the motions is not good enough. Did anyone check the "camp" that they were going to? Did they even see it there were stalls for these horses?
I don't know what type of investigation/hearing Suffolk gave the people involved but their policy on no slaughter is pretty clear. Nick Zito was quoted as saying that was one of the reasons he ran Commentator at the Mass Cap, to show his support. Knowing this I would think one would do a little extra leg work before re-homing a herd of horses.
Suffolk may not be the top racing but they made a stance and stuck to it. Today is the closing day for live racing for the season and I intend to be there to support the track and racing in Massachusetts, especially after the dog racing ban.
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This is a good post...I would only add that the posted ban is "no tolerance" and like the article quotes Chip Tuttle, why even have the ban if you will allow people to skirt the rules? Trainers and owners at Suffolk should be on high notice when involving themselves in these activities and check out all avenues before they get duped.
I am also going to closing day today, determined to cash on the pick 4 a few times, and to support the work the track has done the last year or two on many fronts. Also, going to dabble in the Food and Beer Fest they are hosting
Another good point by SuffolkGrl in regards to the dog racing ban. Uninformed poor voting decision made by the states voters, I had a few long rambles on the topic in this thread if you were interested:
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26022