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Don't you think it was a colossal screw-up, under the circumstances, not to have sent Life At Ten, a 3-1 second choice who was essentially eased by her rider, to the test barn?
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I get the idiocy I have read on the internet. Most horseplayers are glad to see a Steward lose their job. It makes them feel better for all the times the have felt wronged by a Stewards decision. So they say something dopey about this situation without thinking. I get it.
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so they used this as an excuse? that makes it even worse. wow. how ridiculous. now it makes sense why they didn't bother with pletcher.
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We could have a lengthy discussion as to whether the failure to have Life At Ten tested under the circumstances - or any of the other alleged "mistakes" made by the stewards during last year's Breeders' Cup - would have justified a "for cause" termination. Of course, that's not the issue any longer, assuming published reports are correct, that this was a "without cause" termination (of a political appointee). I, for one, do not rejoice in John Veitch losing his job. However, I do not think it is accurate to suggest that he was completely without fault in the Life At Ten affair. Nor do I think it fair to suggest that to suggest that those who have been critical of his handling of the Life At Ten situation are simply disgruntled horseplayers. |
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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.
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I think that would be stupid as well. Who said that?
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Veitch appeals firing, asks to be reinstated as steward
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Hearing Officer report released in John Veitch - Life At Ten
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So Vietch is the one that get reprimanded for it - while the others get away scoot free?
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The boss usually takes the hit.
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Not where I work, the **** rolls downhill and the bosses are teflon.
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Military guy here, and while it did indeed roll downhill, it hit those at the top hardest.
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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.
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John Veitch finally vindicated, reinstated!
May be more legal wrangling yet, but thrilled to see one of the sport's finest men finally have things go his way. Congratulations to John!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...erly-dismissed The Kentucky Personnel Board has ruled that fired chief racing steward John Veitch should be reinstated to his former position and be awarded all back pay and benefits dating to his dismissal date of Nov. 28, 2011. The April 24 ruling, which can be appealed within 15 days, agreed with Veitch's attorneys that the executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, and not the Public Protection Cabinet, had the jurisdiction to fire Veitch.
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