Originally Posted by Elkchester Road (Post 2753390)

Ummm...Churchill Downs is doing that for them. Be careful who you root for...you get lumped in with them.

Originally Posted by dilanesp (Post 2753402)

FYI they race in other parts of the world where drug rules are enforced. It hasn't killed the sport.

Originally Posted by azeri98 (Post 2753449)

I'm not rooting for anyone. I just want consistency. Let's see what Churchill does next time a trainer has a horse test positive at their track. If it's anything less then what Baffert got it's bs. I want all drug cheats out not to just pick and choose like the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Originally Posted by azeri98 (Post 2753449)

I'm not rooting for anyone. I just want consistency. Let's see what Churchill does next time a trainer has a horse test positive at their track. If it's anything less then what Baffert got it's bs. I want all drug cheats out not to just pick and choose like the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Originally Posted by The_Turf_Monster (Post 2753453)

You can’t get all drug cheats at once, and you shouldn’t ignore one because you can’t get them all at the same time

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage (Post 2753462)

When you **** over the biggest trainer in the sport, maybe some of the "others" we can't catch all at the same time, ease off a bit...you know...puts the fear of God into them...maybe...:lol:

Originally Posted by dilanesp (Post 2753475)

The funniest part of the "they're singling Baffert out" argument is that he is actually getting highly lenient treatment from KHRC. When Dancer's Image, with relatively less established connections, tested positive, they declared Calumet's Forward Pass the winner within a few days. They are waiting to act on Baffert for months.

If someone like Mick Ruis had a horse test positive in the Derby, it would come down immediately.

Originally Posted by azeri98 (Post 2753362)

I do believe my position. I'm confused by yours. I don't want to excuse criminality. I want everyone held to the same standard, not picking and choosing who to ban. It's not a position I only hold Baffert to. I want everyone else held to the same standard they are trying to hold him to now. The next time a trainer has a horse test positive. I want him or her to also be banned from all Nyra tracks and Churchill for 2 years as well as any BC race. If they are not then they are discriminating against Baffert. I don't see how you could see it any other way. Why wasn't Drug O'neill banned? Pletcher, Mcpeek, Rudy Rodriguez have multiple drug violations, yet no bans. Could it be becaude they provide Nyra with a lot of entries? Probaby. Baffert is A California trainer. It doesn't affect their bottom line. Let's see what they do the next time Rudy or Todd comes up with a positive. My guess would be a short suspension along with a pocket change fine.

Originally Posted by Gamblin4ever (Post 2753511)

I never heard those other trainers use 1) the groom peed in the hay and the horse ate it, 2) it is cancel culture at fault, 3) i didn't know the ointment had the prohibitive drug in it. If he would have just admitted he was at fault for giving the horse an ointment for a rash inside the withdrawal window instead of blaming everything else the suspension and /or fine wouldn't have been as severe. But, he played the I'm BB and you can't do this to me card. The other trainers you mention accept or appeal the length of suspension and/or fine. BB acts like he is bigger than horse racing IMO. Also, remember he had an overage in the Oaks with Gamine and the same drug the prior year.

Originally Posted by Elkchester Road (Post 2753394)

Get lost, Troll.

Originally Posted by SandyW (Post 2753546)

LET'S NOT GET PERSONAL, EVERYBODY IN THIS COUNTRY IN ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION. WE DON'T CALL OTHER POSTER'S ON THIS FORUM NAMES, GROW UP.

Again...No bashing. This is becoming more of a problem as the forum grows. Please remember this forum is here to help those who need it and to pass along useful information. Let's keep this a friendly place.