Drugs have always been a problem, just no one wanted to talk about it. Sublimaze, etorphine, etc were being used throughout the 70's without detection. These are much stronger and dangerous than what is being used now. Dr. harthill got a horse a positive test in the Derby in the 60's. Think that was the only one he hit? Preston King went from being leading trainer in NY to being personna non grata overnight. Want to guess why? Oscar, need I say more? There have always been trainers that had high percentages except no one kept track of percentages. Horses have alwys been hopped, hell the guy that trained Seabuscuit served a year for drugs. We just know a whole lot more now. because you didnt know about it didnt mean it wasnt happening.
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06-29-2008, 12:58 PM
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