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PaceAdvantage
10-31-2007, 02:22 AM
From the BloodHorse.Com box on the home page:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Studies Jockeys (http://feeds.bloodhorse.com/~r/Bloodhorse/TopHeadlines/~3/177425231/viewstory.asp)
Exposure to lead from saddle weights and to residue from synthetic surfaces were among several concerns raised on a new topic page about jockeys' safety posted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on their Web site, the Department of Health and Human Services division reported Oct. 29.http://feeds.bloodhorse.com/~r/Bloodhorse/TopHeadlines/~4/177425231Former Youbet CEO Resigns Board Position (http://feeds.bloodhorse.com/~r/Bloodhorse/TopHeadlines/~3/177425230/viewstory.asp)
Former Youbet co-founder and chief executive officer David Marshall has resigned his position as vice-chairman of the company's board of directors, according to an Oct. 30 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Two-Time Derby Owner Condren Dies (http://feeds.bloodhorse.com/~r/Bloodhorse/TopHeadlines/~3/177511893/viewstory.asp)
William J. Condren, 74, who won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) twice with partners, died Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.http://feeds.bloodhorse.com/~r/Bloodhorse/TopHeadlines/~4/177511893
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alysheba88
10-31-2007, 07:56 AM
The synthetic thing is a real issue. Something the powers that be have understandbly tried to keep quiet with all their talk about "safety".

Cant believe they still use lead weights.