Re: KING OF THE ROXY... (589 Views)
Posted by:
richiebee (IP Logged)
Date: May 07, 2007 03:08AM
Lance:
As one conspiracy theorist to another, I will say you are asking some good
questions. But maybe one more needs to be asked: If we suspect trainers such as
Frankel, Dutrow and Pletcher of having an advantage, and that advantage is
neutralized by more stringent testing and surveillance on big race days such as
the Derby and BC, why aren't more of the testing and surveillance regimens
utilized on a day-to-day basis at all tracks?
1) Because these trainers with large stables have too much influence over
Racing,and the powers that be are afraid of offending them?
2) Because there is no unity among Racing jurisdictions. If Delaware Park for
example adopted strict testing, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey did not, there
would be a mass exodus to the north, and no track wants to be in that position.
I think it is important to note that many thought that Detention Barns were
going to level the playing field, but I think if you look at the trainer
standings, especially in NY and California, you will see that the balance of
power has not shifted.