Dutrow running one off 2 days rest

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Eric if you take down Dutrow you have to go for the VET'S license as well IMO.. Don't make the CFO the fall guy when he asked the CEO for permission in advance. BTW the Chairman of the Board, the owner, needs to be examined as well..

If you are talking about the State Vet, yes, I agree. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done under the current system. I've been at the barn when the State Vet comes to look over the horse. The current system is broken. OTOH, this won't be a priority because it's rare that something like this happens.

As far as the owner -- same ol' same ol'. Many people don't tend to look at the landscape from the owners perspective. Hold owners accountable for what you can. If they hire a trainer, delegate the day to day, what are you going to do here in a case like this -- haul the owner into court? Not under the current system. Everyone will be looking to pass the buck.

Under a redesigned system, I want to see how this could be structured. This is a dangerous and slippery slope. Make the owner ultimately responsible for everything and this game will fall into a more rapid decline than we see today.

Eric