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From: Amy (1pony)
2/19/20
Another trainer defection from California
Not so 'Keen' about racing in California, training couple leaves
Dallas and Donna Keen cited grave concerns about California racing's future in explaining why they recently moved their modest training operation to Texas.
Read more from www.horseracingnation.comFrom: gerchgo
2/23/20
First winner ( quarter horse) for Martine- Congrats!! And more prayers as she continues to recover.
From: Amy (1pony)
3/3/20
Only Veterinarian’s can administer drugs on the backstretch so how is it that these three runners received bute and banamine?
Report: Baxter Suspended 25 Days
Florida-based trainer Georgina Baxter has been suspended 25 days and hit with a $7,500 fine after three of her horses tested positive for two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, according to a report in the Daily Racing Form. The suspension began Feb. 24 and will run through Mar. 19. According to documents from the state's racing regulatory
Read more from TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and AuctionsFrom: gerchgo
3/3/20
I’m sure she did it herself
why didn’t they disqualify the horses since it was a violation?
Side note- do trainers have insurance which would pay their fines, or are all these right out of their pocket?
From: Amy (1pony)
3/3/20
Trainers are not allowed to be in possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia. If they did a search of her barn and found these items it’s a heftier fine.
I am not sure why the horses not taken down.
Insurance would not pay for this it out of her own pocket.
From: Amy (1pony)
3/3/20
California is going to honor the suspension and I agree it is excessive. Smith is working on an appeal we will see what happens.
Mike Smith: Punishment Does Not Fit Crime
Back home in California after finishing second aboard Midnight Bisou (Midnight Lute) in the inaugural running of the $20-million Saudi Cup, jockey Mike Smith said the penalties handed down to him for excessive use of the whip were "absurd." Under rules enacted just before the running of the Saudi Cup card, riders were limited to
Read more from TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and AuctionsFrom: Amy (1pony)
3/4/20
Wow I wonder who will take on the Darley horses he has in his care. I hope his move is successful.
McLaughlin to leave training, work as Saez's jockey agent
McLaughlin cited his recent run ins with the Department of Labor, both the New York and federal branches, as well as "a great offer" to take Saez's book as his current agent, Richie DePass, retires.
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