KHRC scapegoating of John Veitch (Multiple thread merge; Update)

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It would make sense to do so yes. But I dont know that Veitch is soley responsibile for determining who goes to be tested outside of the winner and 2nd place finishers. There were 2 other stewards as well. And lets be honest there is virtually no chance that testing would have found anything to put the blame on.

I appreciate that we are looking at this situation with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. In addition to testing the first few finishers, wouldn't normal protocol call for the testing of a beaten favorite or a short-priced horse who essentially threw in a "non effort"? Your point about why they have focused solely on Veitch and not the role of the other two stewards is well taken.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I appreciate that we are looking at this situation with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. In addition to testing the first few finishers, wouldn't normal protocol call for the testing of a beaten favorite or a short-priced horse who essentially threw in a "non effort"? Your point about why they have focused solely on Veitch and not the role of the other two stewards is well taken.

Normal protocol would though this situation was anything but. Everything is shrouded in secrecy as to who they test outside of the mandatories but I have had 30-1 shots run like 30-1 shots that get called for special tests before as well. Other than covering his ass I dont think a negative test would change the public perception of this mess.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Normal protocol would though this situation was anything but. Everything is shrouded in secrecy as to who they test outside of the mandatories but I have had 30-1 shots run like 30-1 shots that get called for special tests before as well. Other than covering his ass I dont think a negative test would change the public perception of this mess.

A negative test may not have changed a lot of the public perception, but the failure to test a horse trained by Pletcher only added fuel to the fire.

[robfla]

Veitch appeals firing, asks to be reinstated as steward

Former chief Kentucky racing steward John Veitch, 66, on Wednesday appealed his firing on the grounds of age discrimination, among other reasons. He is requesting that he be reinstated and awarded damages........

http://www.kentucky.com/2011/11/30/1...g-asks-to.html

[Danzig]

just saw that the judge has issued a stay on the license suspension so that veitch at least can get a job elsewhere if he wishes.