Fasig Tipton Spa Open Sale

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Originally Posted by sumitas

another excellent article by the bloodhorse Ray Paulik. What is it that is really being sold in the ring ? I think full disclosure is good for all facets of the business.
http://opinions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34872

Sumitas,
I also agree that "full disclosure" is good for all.
This doesn't only include corrective surgery, steroids, and other things that those that hope to get a higher price at the sales, but I would include ALL medications (for the bettors to consider).
This industry has a very bad reputation (see Finley's article on the other thread or at espn). Those of us that are in it need to find ways to regain trust, or we'll lose the market and the bettors that support it.
I agree...ALL facets of the business need to be considered.
When harness racing appears to have more integrity than thoroughbred racing, we really have a big problem to overcome.
I hope TOBA does what it can to restore trust...though I doubt they could if they wanted to.
Seems to me that if people can find a way to "cheat", they do.
I'll just say that if they are found, they should be banned, whether a breeder that misrepresents a consignment, or a trainer that hides meds, or a jockey that "arranges".
Heck, in this industry we don't need the FBI, we need the HBI (horse bureau of investigation). I don't think TOBA can afford it, but it sure would take a step toward regaining trust.