Cross-posted from the Thoroughbred Times Written by JEFF LOWE (29 July 2010) -- Pennsylvania trainer Darrel Delahoussaye was arrested on Wednesday and charged with attempting to fix races at Penn National Race Course, based on evidence and testimony that he administered milkshakes and snake venom to horses before they raced. State police charged Delahoussaye, whose… Continue reading Milkshakes, snake venom involved in charges against trainer Delahoussaye
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Racing executives remain complacent and clueless while horses suffer and die
Written by VIVIAN GRANT After meeting for two days in Lexington to discuss horse safety and welfare, racing executives remain complacent and clueless while horses suffer and die. The third Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit ended June 29 in Lexington with a commitment to create a national rider injury database, something that Keeneland… Continue reading Racing executives remain complacent and clueless while horses suffer and die
Penn Natl suspends trainer Gill pending further investigation
Cross-posted from the Blood Horse by CLAIRE NOVAK Horses entered in the name of Michael Gill, North America’s leading owner by races won and purses earned in 2009, will not be accepted for entry at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course effective immediately. Chris McErlean, vice president of racing for track owner Penn National… Continue reading Penn Natl suspends trainer Gill pending further investigation
Jockeys stand down for horses at Penn National
People often think jockeys have an automatic love for horses. Well, that is not always the case. There are some jockeys who see the horses they ride as mere vehicles by which they ply their trade. No matter the sentiment, the actions taken by a group of jockeys recently at Penn National is unprecedented insofar… Continue reading Jockeys stand down for horses at Penn National
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