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

[Riot]

Former Kentucky chief state racing steward John Veitch failed in his duties in his handling of Life At Ten at the 2010 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs, according to a hearing officer's 31-page report released Wednesday.

Hearing officer Robert Layton agreed with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's vote that Veitch violated state rules in five instances.

Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/12/14/1...#ixzz1gXqpVC9m

[Alan07]

So Vietch is the one that get reprimanded for it - while the others get away scoot free?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Alan07

So Vietch is the one that get reprimanded for it - while the others get away scoot free?

The boss usually takes the hit.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

The boss usually takes the hit.

Not where I work, the **** rolls downhill and the bosses are teflon.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Not where I work, the **** rolls downhill and the bosses are teflon.

Military guy here, and while it did indeed roll downhill, it hit those at the top hardest.