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And, I agree with much of the commentary about pots and kettles. What I find more troubling is how successfully defense is put forward and accepted. Pletcher's positive was OK to many, but Asmussen's was not -- because his was a billion times more than Pletcher's or the legal limit. OK, I'll buy that. But like I've always said, it's not black and white and for those who think it is they are very mistaken.
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There are differences but some of these guys are repeat offenders in numerous states. There needs to be a central racing authority that has universal rules for offenses. If it takes 5 years it is worth the effort to keep the federal government from getting their incompetent hands on it.
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No, I don't think there is credibility in Barry's arguement. Of course he does. And while I think something must be done about various aspects of Rick Dutrow, throwing him out of the business for clenbuterol positives is not one that I am in support of. Because after Dutrow, it's then one of the good guys who plays the game the right way, still succeeds, and someone else wants them gone.
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He would be long gone already with a national racing authority.
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Go to zero tolerence, take away ALL bute, clenbuterol, legal drugs, etc. -- and I think you will see the "real" cheaters have an even bigger edge.
Eric
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I'm not sure about taking away all drugs. Just not running under some. No EPO.