Unfortunately yes.:(

Almost going from the fry pan to the fire…..

The first time I learned of the term picogram I became concerned with the amount of regulation which would come with picograms, nanograms, etc.  With this and the time it is estimated to take to metabolize various drugs from the horse's system, I don't know what is overkill and what is not.  Depends upon the drug, of course.  Some are not permitted at all.

Was it Ron Ellis who consulted with vets well ahead of time for a BC race  (I think it was)  about the time required to metabolize a specific med?  HIs horse did not metabolize it rapidly enough, so it was found in his system and Ellis got in trouble for this.  Could have forgotten details of this incident, sorry.

And then there is the danger of cross-contamination from feeds or employees.  There is nothing safe enough anymore.  

I Think so far, HISA has gone over the trace amounts of most drugs and have adjusted their limits with regard to cross contamination, feed, etc. Local jurisdictions will have to follow HISA guidelines now.

Of all the trainers to send him to, why Dutrow? 

That is a good question!

HISA and the Jockey Guild hosted a symposium at Keeneland to discuss the mental health and well-being of the jockeys 

https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/jockeys-guild-hisa-bring-industry-leaders-together-for-host-first-ever-jockey-mental-wellness-symposium/

It seems like a good start!

Irad Ortiz fined over illegal advertising on Derby Day

https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/irad-ortiz-fined-1000-over-unapproved-advertising-on-derby-day/

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/268902/bill-mott-to-become-new-trainer-of-rich-strike

 Wow wow wo- I am shocked and very very happy for Rich Strike who deserves a chance to be the best he can be and with Bill Mott as his trainer he will have that opportunity!!!!! right now RS is on 30 day vacay!

I read this earlier, but didn’t post. I wasn’t aware he was being seen by vet, hopefully Mott can get Richie back into winning form.