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Old 07-05-2007, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Concern
Cobra venom is used to deaden the nerve endings, making it possible for an injured horse to run without feeling any pain. Should the pre-existing injury that is being masked by the venom lead to an unfortunate breakdown, all of the horses and jockeys in the race are potentially in danger of losing their lives. This is a very serious offense and life in prison is not an unrealistic penalty in this case.
I kinda figured it was some sort of nerve blocking agent. I am assuming that it is somewhat difficult to detect, unless you have a bottle in your supplies...
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