I am really surprised by the amount of support that Dutrow and Wolfson are getting from fans and others in the game including some trainers. I assumed that the response would be overwhelmingly positive in favor of Beyers article but it has been mixed. I know I shouldn't be surprised by anything in the sport anymore but I dont know what the trainers named in the Racing Form article about Dutrows displeasure with Beyer were thinking outside of each has a good thing going and would hate to see their name brought up for debate. I am embarrased by the racing game in general when owners flock to these guys and then defend them without having any idea whether or not the guy they are defending is guilty or not. The fans defense is even more laughable since they really have no idea what is going on. I believe that there are a few guys taking a big edge and think that anyone who thinks this not be true is naive or stupid. While it is probably a much lower number than some believe the fact that it exists at all is bad, And the sad truth is that the racing commissions and tracks and other bodies meant to police the sport are mostly woefully underfunded and staffed with less than stellar lineups of investigators.
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