Deb,

Scandals in sports seem to be everywhere these days. Racing is no different. Actually racing may be in the early-stages of being better off because they appear to be doing something about.

There is always a catch-22 of sorts when exposing rule breaking or corruption from within. However it is a way of life whether in sports, politics or business. Usually changes only occur when there is public exposure. Sarbanes-Oxley would not be here if there had not been Enron and others.

I put up an earlier post regarding some ESPN dialogue on the Biancone alledged cheating that I am sure did go well with this host. Let me say this. Randy Moss is outstanding as the lead anchor on those ESPN telecasts and is an encyclopedia of knowledge. Jerry Bailey is one of the best spokes people the sport has ever had. Bailey was in a no-win situation in this incident. Damned if you do damned if you don't.

However there are two sides to this story. To give National TV credibility to Mr. Biancones side of the story, someone who has been suspended and banned for cheating numerous times already is both wrong and one-sided. I happen to personally know the lead Investigator in the case and another family member is an extremely close personal friend. I trust their integrity far more than Mr Biancones. This is not a witch hunt. This is serious business.

If in fact Mr. Biancone is found guilty and a suspension is handed down, there is proof there really was something to the story. The fact the Vet was handed a five year ban should be enough proof already. Some of the people involved in this case are the types of agents of change the sport has so longly needed.

To go on National TV and shoot them and their investigation down before the case is even complete is the wrong message to preventing bringing charges for cheating.

If the verdict comes in guilty a national TV apology is the least someone could do...........