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Old 08-30-2022, 11:39 PM   #1
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Gerard Melancon Arrested

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Jockey Gerard Melancon was arrested Aug. 26 in the final days of the Evangeline Downs meet in Opelousas, La., on a charge of “unnatural stimulation of horses,” according to the St. Landry Parish sheriff's office and the Louisiana state police.

Melancon, 55, was arrested by state police and taken to the St. Landry Parish sheriff. A state police public information officer said he could not comment further on the arrest or provide details because there is an “ongoing investigation.” An official with the St. Landry sheriff's office confirmed the arrest but said the case was in the hands of the state police.

The St. Landry Parish clerk of court said Melancon was released after bail was set at $20,000. Following his arrest, Melancon resumed riding Aug. 27-28, closing weekend at the Opelousas track. He is named on horses at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City on Sept. 4.
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Old 08-31-2022, 06:18 AM   #2
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These things never seem to go away in racing. I hope when he is found guilty they make a huge example out of him. Cheating should not be tolerated to any degree. Permanently ban him.

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Old 08-31-2022, 09:03 AM   #3
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Race fixing still going on gee
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Old 08-31-2022, 09:23 AM   #4
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For the conspiracy theorist in all of us - the article notes that Melancon IS the only jockey to have filed separately (rather than just as part of the Jockeys Guild) in a lawsuit against HISA's constitutionality.
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Old 08-31-2022, 09:48 AM   #5
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possible buzzer usage in Australia (Queensland) as well

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Old 08-31-2022, 10:36 AM   #6
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"Unaturally stimulating horses?"
I don't want to know, but is like violating the whip rules?
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Old 08-31-2022, 11:33 AM   #7
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For the conspiracy theorist in all of us - the article notes that Melancon IS the only jockey to have filed separately (rather than just as part of the Jockeys Guild) in a lawsuit against HISA's constitutionality.
First thing I thought of.
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First thing I thought of.
Purely a coincidence because if HISA pulled something shady and set up Melancon they would be put out of business and sued from here to eternity. I believe Melancon is guilty and also believe there is a small percentage of jockeys doing shady things. IMO mostly at the smaller tracks. There is not one jockey out there that hasn’t been offered a bride or to manipulate a race for cash during his/her career. Most probably won’t admit it but it sure as heck is true. Thankfully most jockeys do what’s right. Some get into drugs and gambling and start making terrible choices because of financial reasons. I pray for them all.
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Race fixing still going on gee
I was told on TV last week that race fixing doesn’t go on anymore.
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I was told on TV last week that race fixing doesn’t go on anymore.
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Well we are in the 20s!!
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Most of the times when one of my riders used a battery it was given to them by the trainer in the paddock. One told me the first time he used one he shocked himself constantly all the way to the gate.
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"Unaturally stimulating horses?"
I don't want to know, but is like violating the whip rules?
you can see that in Tijuana for 20 bucks a show
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Purely a coincidence because if HISA pulled something shady and set up Melancon they would be put out of business and sued from here to eternity. I believe Melancon is guilty and also believe there is a small percentage of jockeys doing shady things. IMO mostly at the smaller tracks. There is not one jockey out there that hasn’t been offered a bride or to manipulate a race for cash during his/her career. Most probably won’t admit it but it sure as heck is true. Thankfully most jockeys do what’s right. Some get into drugs and gambling and start making terrible choices because of financial reasons. I pray for them all.
You "believe" the man is guilty based on that article?? I truly hope you never get near a courtroom as a juror...and you're right..the government would never do anything shady...by the way..

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