Like detention barns, listing the vet may do little if anything.There is a small element around racetracks looking for new "stuff" and there are people who can provide it.You do NOT need a vet to load a horse up. Just about any ill intentioned trainer/assistant/owner can do it.There has been a sleaze element around the racetrack since I can remember.

I know many of the vets in NY and they are all terrific people especially the ladies. Don't know about other circuits but lots of this conspiracy nonsense stems from years back when it was called a "vets" game. The illegal stuff is much more powerful now, the detection much harder and the sophistication level of the users is greater.They understand administration, how far out, how long it takes to clear et AL.The testers are up against it. A top guy from Cornell concluded that the illegal drug thing could only be dramatically reduced with money, big money.Management, hopefully,will do what they have promised when slot money is available.

I will also say that there are several very wealthy owners(some ego maniacs) who are doing their "own" undercover thing with security, using their own money.The idea that there are vets illegally loading up horses in the middle of the night or otherwise, in NY,is highly unlikely(shippers from farms and other circuits are suspect).It's more sophisticated and sinister than that but no one has been caught yet and it is doubtful that a group of NY vets are involved.There is so much legal stuff around that some claiming guys have figured ways to do great with it but are playing very close to the line and super-jugs are powerful today.A mainstream vet who is loading up runners in NY would stick out like a sore thumb right now.


Mike