Re: Teflon Todd (536 Views)
Posted by:
marcus (IP Logged)
Date: December 29, 2006 08:51AM
Excellent points being made here - fair to say and deservedly so that the "juice " issue has dominated the TG board in 2006 . All the bases have pretty much been covered . It is true Jerry is one of the most single influencial persons sounding off on the matter in Racing and on the TG Board , but as we all understand , the task of solving Any problems within the racing industry is indeed an enormous one .
The issue of Animal Rights and Thoroughbred Race Horse Abuse is an extremely viable appraoch - in a manner of speaking , if that ship can set sail then the financial aspect of the entire equation changes for everyone . In order to survive or even stay out of jail at that point , Owners , Trainers and Racing Circuts would have no choice but to defer on earning questionable revenues to remain on legitimate moral grounds with the general public .
It is a tough fight in taking on the "juicers" but being able to make the Animal Rights/ Abuse tag stick will be alot easier and more plausible than forcing profound wholesale societal changes across the board and in racing ...
I don't think Jerry working a 7th day each week is the answer either . Wagering Strikes will have limited value here and present laws in racing are defintely working in the favor of those who are juicing , so I belive The Equine Abuse Angle has a good upside and the potential for solving a very pervasive problem + I got Animal Rights at 2-5 in the morning line to being a major catylist in putting things right again . Now all we need is more friends to come aboard and the band begins to play ...
Edited 5 time(s). Last edit at 12/29/2006 04:56PM by marcus.