Baffert hearing update in Medina Spirit doping case

We have been covering the Hearing from the beginning. We are weary of it. But, since we started, we must finish. Horse Racing Nation has the best coverage, and we only quote from the best. They write: Trainer Bob Baffert was expected back on the stand as soon as Monday, the fifth day of his…

Vote! U.S. horse racing: Should it be banned — yes or no.

Some people say that U.S. horse racing is downright criminal and it should be banned. Period. Others think that U.S. horse racing should be allowed to police itself and continue as is. A few – but not many – still believe it can be reformed. Many say it is way too late and let's take…

Racing licenses revoked for veterinarians named in racehorse doping charges

Cross-posted from the Paulick Report » By PAULICK REPORT STAFF The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission has revoked all racing licenses for four veterinarians recently named in a federal plea agreement on criminal charges for the “rigging of publicly exhibited contests.” The revocations were dated March 27, one day after plea agreements were entered in U.S.…

Five-year suspension, $25,000 fine for jockey’s use of “buzzer”

The Blood-Horse reports: The Texas Racing Commission has suspended jockey Roman Chapa five years and fined him $25,000 after stewards determined he carried an electrical shocking device while riding Quiet Acceleration to victory in a stakes at Sam Houston Race Park. The suspension is a result of a Feb. 27 stewards' hearing at which Chapa,…

The O’Neill brothers, the meaning of milkshakes and fixing of horse races

Doug O'Neill, trainer of Triple Crown contender I'll Have Another, seems an affable enough guy. But the most devilish among us usually have a charming side. What appalls me about Doug O'Neill is that he drugs racehorses then acts as if he knows absolutely nothing about it. His brother Dennis is even more unbelievable. He…