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Originally Posted by somerfrost

I think Rome did a good job addressing the issue on his TV show...true, he said nothing new to those of us who love this sport, particularly those who have actually worked on the backstretch, but more does need to be done to demonstrate the love horsepeople have for their horses and the lengths most of us go to protect them. The public can't be allowed to judge racing on the tragic event of the Derby (as pointed out on another show, this was the first on-track fatality in the history of the race)...this requires, as Rome said, a close look at the event and how to possibly prevent future tragedies.

Barbaro was a pretty damn good national example of what the people of horse racing and the fans generally feel about the horses, and how they treat them.

Perhaps a reminder. I did like that NBC grabbed Dr. Dean Richardson for his comments - he has been in the national eye, has stellar credibility with the general public regarding horse racing. He and Dr. Bramlage are both excellent faces.

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Originally Posted by Mumtaz

Barbaro was a pretty damn good national example of what the people of horse racing and the fans generally feel about the horses, and how they treat them.

Perhaps a reminder. I did like that NBC grabbed Dr. Dean Richardson for his comments - he has been in the national eye, has stellar credibility with the general public regarding horse racing. He and Dr. Bramlage are both excellent faces.

Agreed! It has been stated on various sports talk shows today that racing injuries have statistically remained the same for the 40 years research has been done, about 1.6 out of 1000 entries. Certainly treatment has drastically improved (Dr Richardson's heroic efforts with Barbaro a good example). I do think breeding needs to be examined along with track surfaces and use of whip...lets not forget the med issues as well. Randy Moss gave an interview today where he recommended a ban on the whip and close examination of breeding practices, and race-day use of meds. I agree and think we must avoid hysteria and unwarranted accusations while taking a close look at these issues. As a footnote, Dr Bramlage said today that Eight Belles, broke three bones in her right front and two steps later broke down in her left front penetrating the skin. See was put down within 4 minutes thank god. This is what I thought and hopefully will answer accusations that she was hurt during the race...the jock appears 100% blameless here!