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The RMTC reported on a new initiative between the Meadowlands and WEG for a universale, clear-cut "rule"......I don't know if it ever got implemented or what......this was back in 2028......https://rmtcnet.com/owners-focus-tough-new-weg-big-m-rule-harness-racing-update-1-7-18/And then, WEG wanted more time to vet the rule:https://harnessracingupdate.com/pdf/hru/hru020918.pdfAs much as I admire and respect what Gural has done, it's the selective banning that I do not like. Optics or reality, neither is good; although he said he would take a definitive stance on Burke after that OH positive......https://harnessracingupdate.com/pdf/hru/hru012019.pdf
No he was not in Canada but it scarcely matters. He was the trainer of record and under the the trainer absolute liability rule he was absolutely guilty. There were two fillies brought north for I think The Elegantimage Stakes (long time ago). He was given the option to scratch them both but chose to race them. He was fined $10,000 which was probably appropriate.
Ahhh, remember the old days, Rickens foot freeze, DMSO, Blue Lotion etc. right in everybody's paddock bucket. The good old days.
2028??? You can see the future?
Someone posted on this forum a few years ago it was the 2004 Roses are Red final when Yimmy was caught with syringes
Southwind Allaire. Empty syringes with blood in them. 6 day suspension so horse could race in the final the next week.
