ARCI continues to beat anti-medication drum

[randallscott35]

"Hay oats water

Hay Oats Water"

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

"Hay oats water

Hay Oats Water"

LOL

no such thing

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Considering the many tens to probably even hundreds of hours I spent this winter studying trainer stats and tendencies preparing for the spring and summer meets ... I hope not a single rule is changed anywhere ... and every trainer runs on the same stuff they've been running on.

Hopefully no one finds a new supply of goodies - or has his old supply cut-off.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Considering the many tens to probably even hundreds of hours I spent this winter studying trainer stats and tendencies preparing for the spring and summer meets ... I hope not a single rule is changed anywhere ... and every trainer runs on the same stuff they've been running on.

Hopefully no one finds a new supply of goodies - or has his old supply cut-off.

I guess what people don't seem to understand is that "goodies" are not going to be effected especially since we will now be spending more time and funds chasing after medications that are now legal. Simply gives the cheaters a bigger advantage.

So basically they're trying to take jobs away during a recession. These people should be sent to Gitmo.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I guess what people don't seem to understand is that "goodies" are not going to be effected especially since we will now be spending more time and funds chasing after medications that are now legal. Simply gives the cheaters a bigger advantage.

I think I get what you're saying ... basically - the stuff that makes a difference is the stuff that isn't legal right now anyway and can't be easily detected or detected at all.

When they say....

“we regulators are the only voice in racing for the animals and betting public. It’s time we raise the bar in service to both.”

They certainly aren't doing any favors to the betting public. If they want to do favors for both the betting public and the industry as a whole ... everything starts and ends with lowering takeout in a healthy fashion.

As for them being "the only voice of the animals" .... animals can't talk. The animals are in it to get the vets who medicate them rich - give a whole bunch of people jobs - and entertain fans, bettors, and owners.

[Kasept]

The Jockey Club Supports RCI Medication Plan
By Blood-Horse Staff

Ogden Mills Phipps, the chairman of The Jockey Club, said April 11 the organization supports the recent Association of Racing Commissioners International initiative to formulate a plan that would eliminate the use of medication in horses competing in races.

“We have often voiced concern and we sincerely believe that the overuse of medication endangers our human and equine athletes, threatens the integrity of our sport and erodes consumer confidence in our game,” Phipps said in a statement released by The Jockey Club. “There is a growing and correct perception that horses in this country are over-medicated.

[horseofcourse]

What does "drug-free" actually mean? I'm actually being serious.

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I guess what people don't seem to understand is that "goodies" are not going to be effected especially since we will now be spending more time and funds chasing after medications that are now legal. Simply gives the cheaters a bigger advantage.

....its a complete cluster fk.