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Old 10-24-2012, 04:32 PM
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It's the beginning of a new handicapping angle.............'Lasix Off'
There is nothing new about 'Lasix Off' and it can actually be a favorable handicapping angle at times.
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Old 10-25-2012, 08:00 AM
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There is nothing new about 'Lasix Off' and it can actually be a favorable handicapping angle at times.
Agreed............my comment was 'tongue in cheek'.............

But I am curious about Riot's speculation of taking 1-2 lengths off......
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Old 10-25-2012, 09:04 AM
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Agreed............my comment was 'tongue in cheek'.............

But I am curious about Riot's speculation of taking 1-2 lengths off......
Because even she thinks it's a performance enhancer.
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Old 10-25-2012, 04:39 PM
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Because even she thinks it's a performance enhancer.
No. I do not. Lasix does not improve performance as a stand alone drug. It's a diuretic. It makes you pee. Period.
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Old 10-25-2012, 07:17 PM
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No. I do not. Lasix does not improve performance as a stand alone drug. It's a diuretic. It makes you pee. Period.
Sorry.

I forgot. You lack humor.
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Old 10-25-2012, 04:37 PM
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Agreed............my comment was 'tongue in cheek'.............

But I am curious about Riot's speculation of taking 1-2 lengths off......
Horses tend to improve generally 1-2 lengths (depending upon distance of race, speed, etc - more pronounced shorter races under a mile) running with lasix than without. Not talking "1st time lasix", but talking general improvement from not having occult EIPH vs bleeding.

You can read this, here: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=20732
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