I hear you, Mike.
Asmussan asking for appeal of his 45 day suspension because he is just coming off another 4 1/2 months of suspension for previous illegal drug use is like a thief or rapist convicted of a repeat offence saying it’s not fair to send him back to jail again. The punishment should be stricter for a repeat offence, not less.
In addition, this multi-million dollar winner in purses is only being fined a measly $1,500!!!
On the other hand in Hong Kong, poor Janiek, who was totally honest about having given Takeover Target a substance for medicinal purposes, and was just unfortunate that it didn’t completely leave his system by race time, is looking at a possible fine of over $80,000 and his horse didn't even get to race, so he didn't even run a drugged horse.

Bob