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From: Amy (1pony)
5/23/12
I think this is a great idea, but really not the best week to have the meeting.
Lasix ‘town-hall meeting’ set for Belmont week in Frankfort
An advisory from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. My opinion: I can’t fathom why they would have something so important as this the week of the Belmont Stakes, especially with a Triple Crown on the line. There will be people – let’s start with trainer (and let’s not forget he’s also the owner of a bunch of horses) Dale Romans – who will need to be in New York with their horse. (OK, maybe that’s what the KHRC wants: Those industry stakeholders who actually race a lot of horses in the state and who have been fighting to keep Lasix to not be able to attend and speak their mind.) You know it’s funny. I’ve seen time after time the commission reschedule business so it doesn’t conflict with a horse sale. But it doesn’t seem to bother the commission if they have a conflict with racing. And never mind it diverts attention from what should be racing’s crowning time in the media spotlight.
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From: Amy (1pony)
5/24/12
THis is a call to action for Kentucky legislators, please sign if you feel the same as I do about lasix
From: gunny101
5/24/12
Done. But this is just the first step in a path the racing needs to take. Then again, at least it's a first step.
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From: Amy (1pony)
6/12/12
Race-day drugs: Integrity of industry at stake
It is hard to think of an issue in the Thoroughbred racing industry that has been more contentious or long lasting than the use of drugs. Most recently, the battle has centered on the use of race-day drugs; and two of racing's most important states, Kentucky and New York, are considering changes to their rules.
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