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Originally Posted by paisjpq

perhaps I missed it, I didn't see any post where someone said it is okay...it should not be given on raceday because it is a strong anesthetic that absolutlely will eliminate pain in an affected joint or foot or whatever. But like Chuck pointed out it is also a valuable diagnostic tool when trying to pinpoint lameness in an animal, and it wears off in several hours (not clears the system).

I guess I just don't want to subscribe to the theory that all horses are racing on hay, oats and water.