Tell me Jackofhearts, of what first hand info do you have about the circumstnaces surrounding these deaths? Do you have the full scoop and story? Or are you just another piece if trash on the internet who knows everything there is to know.[/quote]
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I have no first hand knowledge about these mysterious deaths. As far as I can tell, THERE IS NO FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE or credible explanation for these quick deaths that ALL occured in ONE barn, just after ALL 3 runners had accomplished amazing improvements in form. Pletcher's theory was of a "patch of grass" where these horses might have all grazed, but there never was any substantiation that such "patch of grass" existed. Since things like this are unfashionable and just can't happen at Saratoga, plus the high profile trainer and owners involved, the incident was glossed over. Can you imagine today if these were Asmussen runners?

So--when do you think Mr.Pletcher will serve his suspension?
The evidence supporting the finding has been determined to be factual, while the appeal is only based on sketchy hypotheticals.

And no, sir(?), I don't consider myself an internet "piece of trash" for raising these issues, and take offense at your insulting comments. I have been around this business/game since the early 70's as a gambler, owner, breeder and seller. I have owned graded stakes runners, and bought/sold at Barrett's 2yo and the Keeneland sales.

Are you a typical turf writer, syndicator or horse peddler who's motto is to treat the fan and owner like mushrooms, keeping them in the dark and feeding them "fertilizer"?

Maybe YOU can explain the old Saratoga Pletcher mass murder, or link me to the official NYRA vet determination?