TDN OP-ED: Jerry Brown on missing Lasix discussion point

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Originally Posted by Danzig

Except they don't all get it...and if they did, there would be no advantage. Knowing eiph can hit any horse, anytime, with no warning, and as the study said, it can kill...I think I'd rather have something to help bleeders, especially knowing its all there is for bleeders.

95% get it. Those that don't usually have a reason. You didn't address my point. By giving a preventative drug to some horses that gives them an edge, you basically create an unfair playing field and force those that don't need it to use it. I'm sorry, I'll never be convinced that drugging horses that don't need it is a good thing.

As I said in this thread, I'm fine with bleeders using Lasix, just make sure they are penalized somewhat for doing so to level the playing field. Forget me, a guy as respected as Jerry Brown is saying that Lasix gives an edge. Does that carry no weight?