One more thought on all of this for me as I see the Wednesday treat sheets have arrived early

CAWs can be regulated, heck eliminated if the tracks wanted to, but certainly as a betting entity they should be on a par with everybody else. It is a travesty and a scandal that they are not.

.... and the data is available to bettors for the purpose of handicapping and wagering....

Put into a question, should owners have access to data that can influence their wagering that non owners are not allowed access to for their wagering?
Now, no one can seriously argue that vet records are not valuable in handicapping information to incorporate into a wagering strategy, and for claiming as well

I think this issue with the gentleman Graham is a full blown existential crisis for HISA as it revealed a systemic flaw, and I guess human nature being what it is we can't expect sportsmanship to carry the day alone.
Either HISA is real and effective or it's compromised and essentially bought sold and impotent
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Can inside access to important data and information meet the standards of the industry's much needed 'INTEGRITY'
Is inside access within or without the scope of 'INTEGRITY'
Yes or No ?

To be clear, I fully support HISA. I support regulation and oversight of medication and treatment. (INTEGRITY and SAFETY)
But now, it seems HISA is in acute danger of losing its way as an independent entity. They need to face it ALL full-on and honestly. Their 'brand' can't deal in obfuscations and allow insider preferences without ultimately losing meaning and hence its value.
They cannot afford to pussyfoot around about any of these questions....of which CAWs are the most glaring symptom
Some will take this moment as a opportunity to rage on HISA for their own agenda. I still fully stand by HISA, but I'm watching, listening, and reading



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