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I don't know what I am more worn out with, reporting on medication violations in American horse racing or the industry's failure to prosecute violators. The trainer in question today thankfully is not Doug O'Neill. Instead the drug-induced public glare is focused on Big Brown trainer, Rick Dutrow. O'Neill must be relieved for it to… Continue reading Dutrow loses horse drugging suspension appeal but that won’t stop him
Researched and Written by JANE ALLIN Unlike some other organized sports in America, such as baseball, football and basketball, horse racing differs in several ways. Not only does it lack centralization in the form of a governing body to oversee regulatory policies and mandates, but it also does not provide its players with contractual salaries.… Continue reading A lust to win, an incentive to cheat: The stain on American Thoroughbred racing
Race horses everywhere will be running on their own soon without performance enhancing drugs, as New York joins the steroid ban tidal wave of enthusiasm. In the meantime, trainer of Big Brown, who failed to deliver the Triple Crown this year, Rick Dutrow, is still being given a pass -- even though he confessed. Suspend… Continue reading NY joins 2 other states in steroid ban on horses (NY)
We love Big Brown, this year's Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, who stunned racing enthusiasts and pundits alike by finishing dead last in the final leg of the Triple Crown at Belmont. Haunted by foot troubles by way of cracked heels, Big Brown tore a chunk of flesh out of his off hind foot while… Continue reading Big Brown foot injury may retire him to the shed (US)
Tuesday's Horse has brought articles and discussions to your attention concerning horse racing. In particular we have focused on the death of Eight Belles at the end of the Kentucky Derby. We have also analyzed the disappointing run of Big Brown in the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, and a prize… Continue reading Big Brown delivers the big picture on US horse racing
By VIVIAN GRANT Da'Tara wins the Belmont Stakes Congratulations to Hero for Horses and anti-horse slaughter advocate, Nick Zito, for winning the Belmont wire to wire with Da'Tara. This is not the first time Zito's horse has been the spoiler in the race for the Triple Crown. Jockey Alan Garcia is congratulated by trainer Nick… Continue reading Zito delivers with Da’Tara as Big Brown fails
Introduction THIS ARTICLE, written by Robert Cohen, http://www.notmilk.com, is a punchy, no holds barred commentary on the state of Thoroughbred racing. The use of drugs on animals who are used for food, other byproducts, sports and entertainment runs deeply and a seriously dangerous trend. Now you have been suitably warned, read on. Begin Article The… Continue reading The Horse’s Ass
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