Lasix

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I don't think Smarty Jones raced on it up until his last two starts if I remember correctly. Horses are too frequently given lasix as a performance enhancer when it shouldn't be used. Not all horses are bleeders, and I don't think that non-bleeders should be given the medication. JMO.

I think it was his last three starts-- I think they put him on it for the Kentucky Derby. I guess they wanted to make sure they had all bases covered. Grr. And I agree with you all about Salix/Lasix. I was really disappointed when NY caved and started allowing it. I understand that many horses are legitimate bleeders, but then I think, so what are they doing racing and later passing on their genes in the stud shed?

Devis His Due ran almost his entire career free of medication, isn't that right? Over 40 starts, or something like that?