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[jms62]

Originally Posted by Konk

Good point. It is critical to any sucess full drug policy that it be clearly defined,
I'm no vet, but I assume that finding an overage of a theraputic drug would have to classified and handled differently than finding snake venom.

Take the ~25% top trainers for fewest drug incidents anually and set that as the minimum standard goig foreward. If 1/4 of the population can do it, demand the rest do it too.

Thanks Tom at least we agree on something.

[Conrad]

Originally Posted by jms62

Thanks Tom at least we agree on something.

Tom ?

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Is racing better off without Baffert? Perhaps the very best dirt trainer ever banished forever?

I don't think so. I don't think people outside of racing care. People inside of racing were supporting the sport and betting even knowing he was involved. Unless there's going to be numbers that show wagering increases with him out, I don't think the sport is better as far as perception goes.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by cmfhb411

To your Caveat Emptor point: of course. I've spent and invested a few bucks before.

And, none of us have to walk, or go back in time, very far
to see that bad actors only get emboldened when and where
there is little or no threat of serious consequences.
So no disagreement there too.

I'm just not ready to torch an owner with clean horses
for hiring the wrong trainer who had no prior record
of wrongdoing. If I missed that clause, in this thread,
which protects such an owner then I missed it.

I absolutely see where you are coming from. Unfortunately I see no other way than stopping the flow of money and making it so risky to cheat. I also though see the need to somehow separate overages and mistakes on legal meds.. It is a very complicated issue to tackle. I don't see it happening as the industry isn't interested in punishing those that are putting their money in the game (Owners).