Thread: 7/18 (BEL): Jaipur S. (G3) -- True Quality barred on Paragallo tie
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Old 07-17-2009, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Echo Farm
Tough call.

Shouldn't they have to prove that Top Quality is still owned by Paragallo and friends?

Has Paragallo been found guilty by a court of law?

Perhaps let True Quality run, put the earnings (if any) in escrow 'till this is sorted out.
Racetrack management traditionally hasn't had burden of proof obligations. Private property.. Their rules. Holding True Quality out of this sends an excellent message. It says NYRA and the RWB are taking the sanctions against Paraneck/Paragallo 100% seriously, are following through on the penalties, and are being vigilant.

It also is a supportive stance for tough action against other 'undesirable conduct' around the racetrack... The threat of legal entanglement by penalized parties of any kind (trainers, jocks, owners) has been a thorn in the side of the states/tracks/industry in recent years, and being hard-assed about things has to start somewhere.
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