Lasix again

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The supposedly smart people who use logic that blames lasix use for the decline of the game are a far greater cause of the decline of the sport than anything.

Ignoring the real issues and dragging the sport through the mud arguing about lasix is not the panacea that so many think. We effectively rid the game of steroids just a few years ago and yet nothing changed and in fact in the minds of many of those supposedly smart people things have gotten worse not better. Getting rid of lasix will accomplish nothing either. Juice trainers will continue on, super trainers will continue on, stallion farms will continue to retire "star" horses, the day to day cards will continue to feature mostly crap races, more tracks not attached to racinos will continue to close, tracks with racinos will begin to close, takeout levels will most likely rise to make up the drying up slot money... Do any of those smart people think lasix is causing any of those issues?

Well said. IMO lasix issue is a non issue. Far greater things to worry about. And most gamblers dont give a **** about this lasix crap. Takeout and super trainer/cheater B/S matters. Good full races and racing cards matter.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Good full races and racing cards matter.

Yep, and racing dehydrated horses certainly doesn't help bring them back and run often. Lasix was supposed to be the wonder drug to help horses race more often and fill fields. I've followed the game long enough to remember all the things horsemen claimed. Hasn't happened though. It has gotten worse.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Yep, and racing dehydrated horses certainly doesn't help bring them back and run often. Lasix was supposed to be the wonder drug to help horses race more often and fill fields. I've followed the game long enough to remember all the things horsemen claimed. Hasn't happened though. It has gotten worse.

I honestly believe that most people don't see dehydration as anything more than just needing to grab a glass of water to make things better.

Like it ain't no big thing, needing to throw down a glass or two of chilly water.