Mike Mitchell to the detention barn

[cj]

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36746

Why do the low percentage trainers never seem to get caught?

[kenwoodallpromos]

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=36746

Why do the low percentage trainers never seem to get caught?
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Equibase shows Mitchell's wins at the last 2 meets:12 for 68 at DM and 11 for 78 at SA.
Others do get caught, but suspensions are so rare in Ca you do not hear about many violations.
"http://www.chrb.ca.gov/administrative_hearings_stewards_sa.htm"
Ca may be reporting more and suspending more right now due to media exposure, but that is just my guess.

[rrbauer]

According to Mitchell (from an interview on one of the radio shows):
Mitchell's regimen when he gets a horse new to his barn is to have its blood checked and then his vet prescribes a program of vitamin supplements to restore/maintain the proper balance of blood cells. I think there is a connection between red-blood cells and the blood's oxygen carrying capacity.

I don't remember him saying anything about the CO2 count. :)

[LaughAndBeMerry]

Let's add the "vitamin supplements" to the list of excuses given throughout the years for drug positives and/or giant step-ups in performance of their stable. So we have


Mitchell: Vitamin supplements

Oscar B: Blinkers

Mike Gill: Specialty hay he feeds combined with complete dental exam

Dutrow: Deep muscle rubs and back treatments from Dr. Allday



Those are the only ones I can recall, I hope others will add to this list.

LBM

[kenwoodallpromos]

Let's add the "vitamin supplements" to the list of excuses given throughout the years for drug positives and/or giant step-ups in performance of their stable. So we have


Mitchell: Vitamin supplements

Oscar B: Blinkers

Mike Gill: Specialty hay he feeds combined with complete dental exam

Dutrow: Deep muscle rubs and back treatments from Dr. Allday



Those are the only ones I can recall, I hope others will add to this list.

LBM
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You mean no one yet used the excuse "My horse ihaled chemicals from the artificial track"?LOL!!

[so.cal.fan]

Well, they will now, Ken....I'm sure you just gave a few the idea..... :bang:
Does anyone remember the "poppy seed from bagels defense"? :faint: