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Old 07-06-2007, 12:59 AM
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Cobra venom is used to deaden the nerve endings, making it possible for an injured horse to run without feeling any pain. Should the pre-existing injury that is being masked by the venom lead to an unfortunate breakdown, all of the horses and jockeys in the race are potentially in danger of losing their lives. This is a very serious offense and life in prison is not an unrealistic penalty in this case.
I kinda figured it was some sort of nerve blocking agent. I am assuming that it is somewhat difficult to detect, unless you have a bottle in your supplies...
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Old 07-06-2007, 01:00 AM
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The only good I can see that could come out of this is Leparoux moving his tack from Turfway this winter. It was ridiculous that he was there this year.
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Old 07-06-2007, 08:24 AM
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Its hard to detect unless you have a fridge full of vials labled "TOXIC, COBRA VENOM"

I guess we should forgive him, afterall he is French
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Old 07-06-2007, 09:16 AM
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I guess we should forgive him, afterall he is French
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Old 07-06-2007, 09:29 AM
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If that thing came with a fold out syringe we could rest comfortably knowing Biancone had one.

That things pretty funny Rob, just got done reading through all the options
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