This Could Help Clean Up Racing

[Scav]

I think I read somewhere that in Japan, they have to buy all drugs through the track vet and if they are caught with any other drugs in their system, they are banned for life. Pretty cool if you ask me, if this is how it goes

[sumitas]

Makes sense.

[Danzig]

it's a start. i've been saying for some time there has got to be a vet at each track, answerable to no horsemen, and all meds have to go thru him.

also, amazing isn't it how much security they can afford to keep bettors honest, but don't have the $ to put cameras in barns...

To me the solution is simple. No medication at all.

On a side note---I believe that Kentucky still doesnt have a state vet. How freaking screwed up is that.

Originally Posted by eurobounce

To me the solution is simple. No medication at all.

Euro the spirit of what you are saying is ok, but its not practical. What do we do with bleeders?

Originally Posted by oracle80

Euro the spirit of what you are saying is ok, but its not practical. What do we do with bleeders?

What does Europe do with bleeders?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

What does Europe do with bleeders?

2x bleeders in australia aren't allowed to race/breed. might explain why their horses can run often, carry weight, and cover distances. they are the healthy racers! unhealthy ones aren't there cluttering the scene.

as for the euros, they come here to race!

Originally Posted by eurobounce

What does Europe do with bleeders?

They send a lot of them to the US where they become stakes horses.