Re: Drugs and Modern Sports (641 Views)
Posted by:
NoCarolinaTony (IP Logged)
Date: September 17, 2006 07:05AM
Richie-
Sorry I missed you up at the SPA on twilight zone day.
First, I am not a SHUG apologist,agent, or fan club president for that matter..but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn express last night.... I can say with confidence, the man has been as consistent as the day is 24 hours. He does get BLUE CHIP stock, but his patterns are very predictable. The man gears his stable up for Saratoga, Belmont Fall, BC races, then he winds them down. His last 90 days are not much different than total history, more pair ups vs x's perhaps you might say. He has always spoted his horses well, unlike lets say DWayne.
Anyway, "IF" the big drug scandal does hit racing, and it does get's the national media attention, How many race tracks fall and shut down? Does the industry survive? Can it be done in a way to allow racing to survive? Will the zealots kill parimutuel wagering as a result? How bout PETA pickets?
All I say to "you all" is be careful what you wish for..you might not like to result.
The names may change from Generation to Generation, but the games, the drugs have always been part of this industry. What is newer to the game is the 2yo in training sales, who have those babies look so roided out at such a young age so they can run out of there skin a reap a quick return on investment. We really get down on trainers on this site, but what about those oh so reputable Breeders?
Oops now we can't go there
NC Tony