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Old 06-28-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cajungator26
I don't think Smarty Jones raced on it up until his last two starts if I remember correctly. Horses are too frequently given lasix as a performance enhancer when it shouldn't be used. Not all horses are bleeders, and I don't think that non-bleeders should be given the medication. JMO.
Unfortunately I wasn't involved with Smarty Jones. Vets make a fortune administering drugs. That is part of the problem.
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