NYTHA Lasix Primer & Letter to NYS RWB

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I am under the impression that eventually lasix will not be allowed on raceday because those who are the adamantly behind the movement are well heeled and hate being told no and will keep fighting until they get their way. If only they felt so strongly about topics which could actually help improve the sport tangibly...

Like putting their money, influence and control towards detecting and eliminating drugs of abuse, drugs that harm horses, illegal drugs, illegal use of permitted drugs.

Rather than eliminating our most safe and effective therapeutic drug for EIPH that helps protect horses lungs during a race, because it's easy and the public is stupid about what lasix does.

I can't wait for Breeders Cup, the first horse pulling up 1/8 before the wire, staggering and snorting before the stands as bright red blood rushes out nose all over the jock and handlers. The press can interview Dr. Bramlage live on TVG, who will say, "Yes, we have a drug that prevents this, it has been banned for use against the advice of the veterinary community. This was preventable".

Go For Wand will fade to a distant memory.