P Val in Trouble Again

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Man, you guys are way too soft. I could care less about PVal seeking help on his own. The man shouldnt be riding if he is on coke. It is plain and simple. And I believe that PVal and the CHRB agreed that the CHRB could test PVAL at any point in time. They only go to his home after he doesnt show up for his test. I am positive that no US Constituional rights have been violated. Kick him out of racing. If a horse tests positive kick the trainer out of racing and fine the owner $1mm.

So Euro lemme get this straight. If you check into a health center down in Ky to have something done, lets say you got the clap and had to go and get a penicillin shot, the Kentucky Horse Racing board could waltz in and ask for this info and leak it? I guess I don't live in the USA that you do. If a guy goes to get mental or medical help in the USA I live in he has rights that apply to confidentialty and its noone's business.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by oracle80

So Euro lemme get this straight. If you check into a health center down in Ky to have something done, lets say you got the clap and had to go and get a penicillin shot, the Kentucky Horse Racing board could waltz in and ask for this info and leak it? I guess I don't live in the USA that you do. If a guy goes to get mental or medical help in the USA I live in he has rights that apply to confidentialty and its noone's business.

You're right about that. The CHRB has the right to request a sample and they also have the right to deny his license. But that's it. Was this in the press? I doubt it is because it's not publishable unless PV agrees to it being published. Probably backstretch rumor, though likely true. Still neither worthy nor appropriate to publsh.

Originally Posted by SentToStud

You're right about that. The CHRB has the right to request a sample and they also have the right to deny his license. But that's it. Was this in the press? I doubt it is because it's not publishable unless PV agrees to it being published. Probably backstretch rumor, though likely true. Still neither worthy nor appropriate to publsh.

Thats the summation Bruce of what I am saying. Noone is arguing that they have the right to ask for a sample and yank his liscense. But where else was the rumor started? Its not hard to make a guess is it?

Originally Posted by oracle80

So Euro lemme get this straight. If you check into a health center down in Ky to have something done, lets say you got the clap and had to go and get a penicillin shot, the Kentucky Horse Racing board could waltz in and ask for this info and leak it? I guess I don't live in the USA that you do. If a guy goes to get mental or medical help in the USA I live in he has rights that apply to confidentialty and its noone's business.

I dont think the CHRB has stated anything. I think this is all specualtion. So the CHRB hasnt done anything wrong. Plus I wouldnt go to a facility in KY--lol.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I dont think the CHRB has stated anything. I think this is all specualtion. So the CHRB hasnt done anything wrong. Plus I wouldnt go to a facility in KY--lol.

The CHRB has discussed it publicly. There was an article in the LA Times about it yesterday.

[Danzig]

oracle, the thing is that pval agreed to those terms with the CHRB so he could get his license back, oh about three or so violations ago....he said yes, you can test me at any time. refusal by him in itself is enough for them to strip his license. is it fair? NO, i'd never have agreed to all that. but he did....yeah, it stinks, but it's the deal he made.