I wish The Today Show would have Donna on - perhaps near the Pegasus Races, after all Donna works with NBC on racing coverage and someone needs to inform the people that don't usually follow horse racing.

Linda J.

Northeast Philly 

Yes, it was a great article by Donna. You can sign up for these posts. Donna does not post often, but when she does, I find her opinion informative.

Linda J.

Northeast Philly

That would be great: i hope she does that

There WAS something wrong with Maxfield, ankle chip! Glad trainer withdrew him from BC!

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/237118/maxfield-undergoes-surgery-to-remove-ankle-chip

That was great that Maxfield was withdrawn. We and they did not need another excuse for PETA to complain.

Linda J.

Northeast Philly

I am so excited about Maxfield.  Hope he heals well.

I did not know where to post this but another article from Donna Brothers Blog about horse racing.

https://donnabrothers.com/2019/11/29/another-nonprofit-exposed/

Linda J.

Northeast Philly

Dr Bramlage has completed his  study.

www.horseracingnation.com

Mongolian Groom ran Breeders' Cup with pre-existing injury

In a new report published by the Breeders' Cup, Dr. Larry Bramlage said "there were opportunities to remove Mongolian Groom from competition" ahead of the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Classic that could have prevented the gelding's breakdown.

Read more from www.horseracingnation.com

It’s a shame all those vets didn’t take time to watch the video clip that XBTV to see off stride of MG. It boggles my mind to think of the number of horses racing that could have potential injuries such as his. I’m hoping this pushes tracks and training centers to get the new bone scans that SA has now. All horse racing should get a base scan done.

It's a shame he was entered after being "off" on 10/31.

More consistent veterinary attention and more vets working big events will help.  Appreciate that this was published.