Can't prove cobra venom has been injected (can't find it pharmacologically in the body), so all that exists for that drug is illegal possession of the Class A, then the other technical-violation stuff that's common in many barns (unlabled bottles and vials of meds, vaccinations, the IV fluids and bicarb, etc).

I think the appeal success on that case would hing upon if the search and seizure were "legal". But I haven't the first clue about technical legalities (any lawyers on here might comment).

For those interested in the details, here's the written KHRA suspension as given to Biancone: http://www.khra.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/...2/0/070104.pdf

And here's the RMTC model rules (adopted by KY for the most part) outlining common drugs, their offense class, and suggested penalties (just make up a password and sign in as an owner, click on "model rules"): http://www.rmtcnet.com/

It's a pain to search the KY.gov site for all of KY horse racing rules, but you can do it.

>>> Don't think he's doing anything much different from many outfits, at many venues, who walk that fine line in using meds agressively.

I agree.

Edit: after posting, I see the forum didn't allow the complete link through: add the appropriate internet prefix to the following and let's see if this goes through:

The Biancone suspension letter from the stewards: khra.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/858E5DAB-4484-479E-996D-A22DD378E5F2/0/070104.pdf