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Originally Posted by NTamm1215
I understand what you're saying but Chamberlain Bridge hasn't been in for a tag since he was taken by his current owner in March 2008. His biggest issue could be not being able to use lasix but American based horses have done very well in Dubai and England, specifically sprinting, without it.
Lava Man probably would have lost in Arizona and Miesque's Approval was 3 steps past done when he went to Dubai, so I'm not sure if Chamberlain Bridge's current situation can be compared. Take a horse like The Usual QT last year, who was a confirmed bleeder and he went there, raced without lasix, and put forth the best effort an American horse ever has in the Dubai Duty Free. It's a daunting task no matter what but I'm glad they're giving it a try. Running 5/8ths for $1 million is hard to pass up when you have a horse like him.
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The use of lasix is really a non issue because they are just using other things that prevent the bleeding.