Rene Douglas update

[dellinger63]

Not much more info but they say it's related to a step-up in keepng banned substances from the grounds? I'll try and pull a court case if one was filed today.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36768

[cmorioles]

"My main concern right now is making sure other tracks are aware we're not suspended," Mellul said. "Even the stewards here don't know what's going on. And in my opinion, (Calder management) should handle themselves in a more professional manner. If they have a problem, they should take care of it quietly and let the rider know what the matter is."

I love that part...let the rider know, just keep it quiet.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I love that part...let the rider know, just keep it quiet.

I'm thinking Mellul is the one who should be quiet here.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm thinking Mellul is the one who should be quiet here.

As usual, the cracker jack racing press is right on top of the situation.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Not much more info but they say it's related to a step-up in keepng banned substances from the grounds? I'll try and pull a court case if one was filed today.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36768

The article did not say that the Douglas situation was related to the step-up in keeping banned substances from the grounds. There is no relation between the two.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

The article did not say that the Douglas situation was related to the step-up in keeping banned substances from the grounds. There is no relation between the two.

the why did they write this and I quote,
"Calder president Ken Dunn had no comment other than to say that the track had employed its right as a private property owner to bar the jockey from the premises.

In a related matter, Calder management recently authorized an addendum to the track's house rules on veterinarians, veterinary practices, and controlled substances, with stiff penalties to await violators. The addendum was compiled and approved by a volunteer committee of track and state veterinarians who began work on the project in July at the suggestion of track management."

related to what then????

[JJP]

If it was drugs, I wouldn't think they'd let him continue to ride, which they did (for the remainder of the day). On one forum they hinted that it could be some sort of dietary medication.

Was Douglas "banning" the jockeys together to strike? Similiar to Sellers little escapade at Churchill? If it was drug related wouldn't the stewards know about it?

[The Bid]

Yes but Douglas doesnt have as good of a voice

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

Originally Posted by merasmag

where's pat day when u need him?

why so he could back out like he did on sellers