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Hadn't read this thread before, but this is effing nuts.
Patrick Valenzuela is a great jockey when all things are right with him and his head.
Patrick Valenzuela is also a drug addict that should be nowhere near a 1,000 pound plus animal that can injure himself, or more importantly, others.
This is a seriously dangerous game. And every time jockeys step aboard a mount in a race against other 1,000 pound animals with people on their backs, it can easily be their last. First and foremost, it isn't fair to the other jockeys, horses, trainers, owners in the race if he is on board any animal. Second, it isn't fair to the wagering public.
PVAL has had numerous chances. If he wants to ride, a daily urine test would be the absolute minimum for him to deserve a chance to endanger others.
However, at some point in time, some people simply don't deserve another 'chance' to earn a ride in such a wickedly dangerous sport.
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