PETA undercover in Asmussen's barn - Whoa!

[Alydar]

Originally Posted by Kasept

What is the story exactly? That horses get Lasix when they train? That horses can have bad feet that need constant attention? That horses colic and die? That undocumented workers are employed on the backstretch? Fold in the sensationalized video.. It's news that owners want to win at Saratoga? That barns are happy to lose underachievers to claims? That outfits utilize various supplements in feeding regimens? That treatment options include pin firing and shockwave therapy? What elements of the 'story' were revelations to you?

I am surprised that you do not see this for what it is, terrible publicity for a sport that struggles to get any notice at all. How we as fans see this report is very different from how the public at large will. Just look at dog racing that could be our future if this industry does not get its act together.

It has been said over and over, but it seems that any coordination or cooperation in this industry an unattainable goal.

We will see what type of attention this gets. But it should be a wake up call.

[Thoroughbred Fan]

Where's Chuck's two cents?

[Arletta]

Zayat scratches horses running this weekend.

Per Bloodhorse: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ses?source=rss

[NTamm1215]

I don't know what's harder to believe, whether the woman in question actually worked for PETA or whether Ahmed Zayat just learned Nehro had bad feet.

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I don't know what's harder to believe, whether the woman in question actually worked for PETA or whether Ahmed Zayat just learned Nehro had bad feet.

I thought that was pretty funny myself.

Reminds me of another story of a guy who used to have horses with Baffert and after one of them died he learned for the first time there was an issue for a long period of time.

[pmayjr]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I don't know what's harder to believe, whether the woman in question actually worked for PETA or whether Ahmed Zayat just learned Nehro had bad feet.

I wonder if it actually was a woman who was undercover? I mean I know the vid had a silhouette of a woman with her voice distorted, but what if she was reading a script of accounts from a guy that actually worked under them? So the guy wouldn't be exposed I mean?

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

I wonder if it actually was a woman who was undercover? I mean I know the vid had a silhouette of a woman with her voice distorted, but what if she was reading a script of accounts from a guy that actually worked under them? So the guy wouldn't be exposed I mean?

"What if c-a-t really spelled dog?" - Ogre

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

"What if c-a-t really spelled dog?" - Ogre

[my miss storm cat]

Statement about 2014 Hall of Fame nominations

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame statement about 2014 Hall of Fame nominations

Statement from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Based on pending investigations by the New York State Gaming Commission and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission into allegations made by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and reported by various media outlets, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has decided it is in the best interests of the institution and the sport of thoroughbred racing in general to table the 2014 Hall of Fame nomination of trainer Steve Asmussen.


http://www.racingmuseum.org/news/news.asp?varID=365

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by pmayjr

I wonder if it actually was a woman who was undercover? I mean I know the vid had a silhouette of a woman with her voice distorted, but what if she was reading a script of accounts from a guy that actually worked under them? So the guy wouldn't be exposed I mean?

No sure if it's true, but I read somewhere that it was Scott's ex girlfriend.

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Originally Posted by Arletta

No sure if it's true, but I read somewhere that it was Scott's ex girlfriend.

Wow thats really taking your undercover to the extreme.

[pmayjr]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

"What if c-a-t really spelled dog?" - Ogre

what if Declansharbor was really spelled d-o-u-c-h-e-b-a-g? Oh... wait... I think it might be...

Im just saying, if they (people associated with Asmussen) were trying to pinpoint who did all this stuff, it might be in the undercover person's best interest to chnge up everything including gender. Plenty of you guys keep posting about PETA putting a spin on this to get the reaction they want. Who's to say they didn't change up the undercover person's identity too?

Originally Posted by Arletta

No sure if it's true, but I read somewhere that it was Scott's ex girlfriend.

or this... If that's true, "hell hath no fury..."

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Arletta

No sure if it's true, but I read somewhere that it was Scott's ex girlfriend.

This is correct.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Alydar

I am surprised that you do not see this for what it is, terrible publicity for a sport that struggles to get any notice at all. How we as fans see this report is very different from how the public at large will. Just look at dog racing that could be our future if this industry does not get its act together.

It has been said over and over, but it seems that any coordination or cooperation in this industry an unattainable goal.

We will see what type of attention this gets. But it should be a wake up call.

No, no.. I see that, of course. A separate topic to the sensationalized and selective nuts and bolts.