PETA undercover in Asmussen's barn - Whoa!

[Jay Frederick]

Based on what we saw in the tape it is impossible to know the context of the buzzer talk.

Paula Deen is an apples to oranges comparison.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Jay Frederick

Based on what we saw in the tape it is impossible to know the context of the buzzer talk..

Is it enough to start an investigation?

Originally Posted by Jay Frederick

Paula Deen is an apples to oranges comparison.

Because she's not part of the real world?

[Jay Frederick]

I don't recall anyone denying Paula Deen her right to work. She still has a thriving restaurant.

Apples to oranges.

Good luck with that buzzer investigation.

[DaTruth]

Baffert was also mentioned in the NYT article about the PETA video.

In a recent investigation into the sudden deaths of seven horses trained by Bob Baffert from 2011 to 2013, the California Horse Racing Board found that Baffert was giving thyroxine to all of his horses whether they had thyroid problems or not. Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer, said he stopped using the drug last March after the seventh horse died.

I suppose that Baffert should turn his Derby prospects over to other trainers now in anticipation that PETA may have a press conference about the thyroxine issue during Derby week. Maybe PETA can supply a list of approved trainers.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

I suppose that Baffert should turn his Derby prospects over to other trainers now in anticipation that PETA may have a press conference about the thyroxine issue during Derby week. Maybe PETA can supply a list of approved trainers.

That Baffert was generally given a pass by the CHRB and the racing media is not a positive reflection on the sport or those who cover it.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

That Baffert was generally given a pass by the CHRB and the racing media is not a positive reflection on the sport or those who cover it.

Well, he did stop after seven deaths. That is better than 8, no?

Didn't a claiming horse from Baffert barn breakdown this past weekend in a race.
Red Tesla

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Well, he did stop after seven deaths. That is better than 8, no?

It's the one thing for which you have to give Pletcher credit. Back in 2002, he stopped after three.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Baffert was also mentioned in the NYT article about the PETA video.



I suppose that Baffert should turn his Derby prospects over to other trainers now in anticipation that PETA may have a press conference about the thyroxine issue during Derby week. Maybe PETA can supply a list of approved trainers.

is the chrb investigating baffert for animal cruelty?

[Jay Frederick]

Originally Posted by Danzig

is the chrb investigating baffert for animal cruelty?

So much for being consistent.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Jay Frederick

So much for being consistent.

I happen to agree with parsix's comment. Actually, I am consistent with my comments and suggestions regarding these trainers who not only survive these occurrences, but thrive off them.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Danzig

is the chrb investigating baffert for animal cruelty?

So you're saying that Asmussen should not enter Tapiture in the Derby under his name merely because he is under investigation by the New York and Kentucky Racing Commissions? These are investigations in response to the PETA video, It isn't like PETA is some objective news-gathering organization.

It seems to me that the ball is in the Kentucky Racing Commission's court in regards to the Derby. If they feel that a suspension pending resolution of the investigation is warranted, they should impose one and then let the courts sort it out.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

So you're saying that Asmussen should not enter Tapiture in the Derby under his name merely because he is under investigation by the New York and Kentucky Racing Commissions? These are investigations in response to the PETA video, It isn't like PETA is some objective news-gathering organization.

It seems to me that the ball is in the Kentucky Racing Commission's court in regards to the Derby. If they feel that a suspension pending resolution of the investigation is warranted, they should impose one and then let the courts sort it out.

'merely'? he's under investigation for serious things, not for swearing..serious enough he fired blasi, with whom he had a long history.


edit--im just repeating myself. ive covered all this. if anyone doesnt agree with me, fine. but i loathe repeating myself...so i don't think i have anything else to add.