Re: All sorts of nuggets in this indictment (598 Views)
Posted by:
Thedudeabides (IP Logged)
Date: March 10, 2020 04:53PM
Expecting (hoping?) the fed are a different story when it comes to penalties. TGJB comment of "They have not been taking serious steps to catch people" is exactly spot on regarding most tracks, racing commissions. Similar to many on this board, more than once I have (either through letters or face to face) tried to address issues (once to track management, three times to the racing commission) in three of four cases, not only were my concerns not addressed, I was told we have the "best people" overseeing racing....and that I should not have any concerns.
As a last resort, I convinced a prominent owner to ask some questions about a barn that was having unbelievable success pointing out to this owner how many times his horses lost to this trainer with significantly improved performances-- at least I knew the racing commission had to reply to this owner and he did get a response -- the response was "we are looking into that barn" -- of course nothing happened. I was told months later the trainer was warned, which was probably the only thing they wanted or could do....