Pletcher BC positive; Hearing pending

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by CSC

Mepivacaine basically allows a horse to run his/her heart out because it dulls any pain to a horse. You can imagine the effect this would have on a horse's performance. Notable trainer's to have tested positive for having Mepivacaine in their horses are Dutrow, Mullins, Asmussen, and Pletcher. The how many nanograms is a mute issue if you ask me, the question should be why was it in a horse's system in the first place, the answer to me is obvious if you see what the common trait of the vast majority of these trainers horses strengths are/were. There's a common thread.

if Mepivacaine is allowed at some level, it isn't a mute point. if it doesn't actually enhance performance with levels so low you have to go nano to even find it...

though I have never tried the stuff I imagine a nanogram of cocaine won't get you high but cocaine isn't allowed at all.

I remember Brass Hat lost his placing at Dubai because they found something in his system they said he could have.

I have a different metabolism than you and I imagine horses can differ. I'm just saying I don't know if the intent was to cheat or they are clueless. I'm not pro-drug but I imagine it is like Lasix. No one wants to find out on race day that they should have used it. (like EVERYONE else)