Since the conversation has once again turned to Racing and Drugs (and if I was a
California racing fan, I would be upset that the opening of Del Mar was marked
by an article chronicling the "dark underbelly" of Racing rather than something
more positive), I am kind of shocked that Biancone has gotten a free pass on the
TG board.

PB as already been "excluded" from racing in Hong Kong. His Keeneland barns and
his vet's vehicle were subjected to an extensive search, during which it is
alleged that prohibited pain meds (snake venom) were found. Because our
Constitution is a glorious document (I am not being facetious here), PB has been
permitted to continue to train and race pending the results of this
investigation.

Will be interested to see PB's "last 90 day" stats on October 1.

PB trains quality stock at the highest level. It is unfortunate that one must
approach handicapping a Grade 1 stake in 2007 the same way one used to approach
a 20K claimer in 1987 which featured runners from Ferriola and Moschera (not
sure if Oscar Barrera was still around in '87). It demonstrates just how futile
Racing's "war on drugs" has been.

FKach-- if you are truly concerned about the humane treatment of animals in
general, get a list of National Football League sponsors and tell them you will
boycott their products if Michael Vick takes a single snap in 2007. In my
twisted mind, if the allegations against Vick are accurate, he faces "trial by
pit bull".