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Medina Spirit Derby positive    Horse Racing

Started 5/10/21 by Amy (1pony); 63753 views.
gerchgo

From: gerchgo

6/3/21

I hope they limit the amount of time they spend on this subject. The Preakness was way too much. I’ll probably end up muting when they discuss it. My brother refused to watch live cause he didn’t want to hear the repeating discussion.

Actually, I hope they don’t make the decision on DQ until afterwards, or other tracks decisions on banning.

  • Edited June 4, 2021 5:03 pm  by  gerchgo
Amy (1pony)
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From: Amy (1pony)

6/3/21

Other tracks (except NYRA) are waiting to see what KRC does. This is acceptable since only the racing commissions should be doing any sanctions etc, iMHO

cigarello

From: cigarello

6/3/21

  This is an example of how  things get twisted

 I am in my car listening to a 60s music station on Sirius radio

The host of the programs all of a sudden has breaking news about Bob Baffert

whouda thunk it?  and the he says Baffert was suspended for giving Medina Spirit a

Performance Enhancing drug.  ---: therin lies the problem

to the mainstream he is a doper

gerchgo

From: gerchgo

6/3/21

I know, misinformation seems to be the going trend the past couple of years.....

Amy (1pony)
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From: Amy (1pony)

6/4/21

This makes me so mad! Mainstream media just tells us what they want not the truth.

cigarello

From: cigarello

6/4/21

 
Well, I found the name of the disc jockey who I heard discuss this case (his name is Pat St. John)  and I sent him an Email advising him that betamethasone is not a performance enhancing drug.  Guess what? he answered my email--- He said he didn't use Baffert's name and that he got this information from the Today show (spreading misinformation as well)-- I sent him an email back and thanked him for his response-- I was pleasantly surprised he responded at all.  I asked him to clear this up for his listeners (which I am sure he won't)!!!!

gerchgo

From: gerchgo

6/4/21

Surprised he replied, but he’s not a true journalist if he’s not checking his sources or subject matter.......

sandins

From: sandins

6/5/21

WOW............thank you for trying to clarify with him............surprised, too, that he responded. and agree with your response about him.

cigarello

From: cigarello

6/5/21

  I think he is a decent guy: he is a disc jockey- not a journalist- and I was shocked to hear him even mention Medina Spirit as I was listening to 60's music on Sirius---- I think it is important to try and educate  people when you can--- After I responded to his email he emailed me back and said he was sorry to have spread misinformation. I think he is a pretty decent sort.

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