Pletcher BC positive; Hearing pending

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Before this turns into the Ox Bow Incident, be aware that the violation is for Penicillin G Procaine, a Class 3 violation. This is a routine antibiotic used regularly with horses for a million reasons. It is not something that is going to enhance performance.

What is stunning about this is how stupid a thing it is for the Pletcher barn to have been using in close proximity to a major event. It is amazing that a guy who runs a business like Pletcher, would allow use of Penicillin G Procaine near one of his Breeders' Cup scheduled runners even 45 or 60 days out.

And scheduled withdrawl for it is 15 days...

This isn't 'cheating'.. It's sloppiness.

I agree with this. Would also add that even though the scheduled withdrawal time is 15 days, as you alluded to, it sometimes takes much longer and so administering it even 45 days out could be taking a risk.

Originally Posted by Honu

I mean how hard is it to say hey boss we treated that filly with penicillian cream for her cracked heals or whatever the case may be and we arent sure if she will clear do you want to have her urine tested to make sure. Its very simple to avoid a bad test if people are on top of things and honest.

For the most part, I agree with this. But with this stuff, you can test on Friday and come up clear and test again on Saturday and find it.