Another sad tale

Antitrust32 · #1 01-19-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stonegossard

Yeah...is a shame.....could have at least administered some grapefruit juice along with it. Straight vodka is tough. actually straight vodka with no chaser? Should get a life sentence for that.

I wonder if he worked with Tiznow? I hear Tizzy is a fan of Grey Goose

Thoroughbred Fan · #2 01-19-2007, 02:40 PM

I am not sure how I feel about the administration of the alcohol very close to a race, but alcohol is given to horses quite frequently. I have been told by several trainers that in hot climates horses that have trouble sweating are often given beer to induce a good sweat. Not a lot mind you, but it's still alcohol. Also, I know Tapit used to have Guiness everyday.

I'd have to know more about the facts and legality of alcohol in Nebraska, but this seems to be a little sensationalist to post it everywhere. I mean only the vet or trainer who do the injecting know how many things like rare snail venom are injected in to horses everyday.

stonegossard · #3 01-19-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I wonder if he worked with Tiznow? I hear Tizzy is a fan of Grey Goose

I was kidding around.....I am sure The Serious Police have been called and I will soon be detained.

Antitrust32 · #4 01-19-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stonegossard

I was kidding around.....I am sure The Serious Police have been called and I will soon be detained.

lol, as was I. I do seem to remember Tiznow's trainer saying he gave him a shot of vodka to calm his nerves before training.
I remember when Tizzy won the second BC Classic, my friends and I did a toast to him that was some nasty vodka.

Antitrust32 · #5 01-19-2007, 03:09 PM

This story is on the front page of CNN.com and ESPN.com! Way to go publicity!

#6 01-19-2007, 03:54 PM

I'm sure Gin Talking and Vodka Talking would have something to say about this.

Seriously, there's a huge difference between drinking it like Tiznow and having it injected into the bloodstream. The trainer sounds like a ghoul.

Antitrust32 · #7 01-19-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by byaneck

I'm sure Gin Talking and Vodka Talking would have something to say about this.

Seriously, there's a huge difference between drinking it like Tiznow and having it injected into the bloodstream. The trainer sounds like a ghoul.

I agree, why not just use a shot glass?

Cajungator26 · #8 01-19-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I agree, why not just use a shot glass?

For some reason, I have the feeling that we'll be drinking it out of a shot glass down at GP... no injections for me please!

stonegossard · #9 01-19-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I agree, why not just use a shot glass?

yes.....or layer it on ice with kahlua and soda water and give the horse a minderaser shot......used to be my downfall when at a bar...

stonegossard · #10 01-19-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

lol, as was I. I do seem to remember Tiznow's trainer saying he gave him a shot of vodka to calm his nerves before training.
I remember when Tizzy won the second BC Classic, my friends and I did a toast to him that was some nasty vodka.

I doubt a shot of vodka that a horse drinks will do much harm..injecting it straight to the bloodstream is another story. That is uncalled for....