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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
In a perverted way these shakedowns actually help the accused. They almost never find anything, rarely know what they are looking for and give the trainer a chance to say "See I'm innocent".
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They raided his barn in 2009 as well:
""Notice of Violation: Impounded twenty-six items. The items consist of one loaded syringe containing a clear liquid, a bottle and syringe both with liquid, nine unprescribed medications, three injectable vials, four syringes, six needles and a prescription medication for the horse ""EDGE OF CHAOS"" that was not at the grounds and had not raced at Tampa Bay Downs. Four property receipts were issued to Cory Jensen, Assistant Trainer."
And there still has been no action against him, so what makes anyone think that this will change anything? He fills races and that's all TBD cares about.
With regard to yesterday's "raid" - here is Ness' side of the story:
Just to clarify assumptions. TBD security came to my barn at 8:30 break this morning for a stable check (there was no raid). I instructed my staff to cooperate with them 100% what ever they need we have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide. They were very professional and cordial in thier search. Nothing illegal was taken. They took samples of my sweetfeed, supplements, vitamins, ulcer meds, etc, That was it. Why did they search my barn and no other trainer? Simple, because we do good. Do i think that is fair? No, but i guess it comes with the territory of being on top. I am not going to apoligize for winning 46%, in fact I am proud of our accomplishments. We (20 employees and 40 horses) are having a great meet at my home track and will continue to be the best we can be.