SYMPOSIUM: Challenge for public to understand medication

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

That's the point. It has to hurt, wrist slaps aren't doing it! I want a "blotter" too. There should be a list from every track that shows current suspensions, fines, etc. and any Horse,Trainer, Owner that has a horse on the card that's had a blot in the last 2 months.
Damnit I'm putting my money up to bet them, I want the info.
If an Allowance or Stakes level horse is put on the shelf for 2 months, that will make the owner very leary of using the trainer again.

Actually..I think a $5K claimer on the shelf will hurt as much or more. I can't argue with your passion for cleaning this situation up, but if you are casually talking about taking a $4,000 a month horse and banning him for 2 months, plus fining the connections purse amounts, every rule better be airtight and consistent by track and state. It's hard enough to break even as it is.