They still used a jigger on horses; that's not up for debate. The question here is whether or not it affected the outcome of races, and the judge isn't convinced it did. So it's "just" animal abuse for a benefit which may or may not exist (the judge thinks it doesn't, Weir either thinks it does or just likes shocking horses for fun).
Another witch hunt finally gets the right result.
So much for Racing Victoria’s “ expert witness”……
https://www.racenet.com.au/news/darren-weir-not-guilty-on-corruption-charges-related-to-use-of-jiggers-on-racehorses-20240423
Champions Justify and Gun Runner join jockey Joel Rosario in heading up the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's 2024 class.View the full article
Ireland native Ben Curtis only started riding in the U.S. in November 2023, but has already managed to secure a Kentucky Derby (G1) mount aboard Honor Marie.View the full article
Todd Pletcher discusses champion 2-year-old male Fierceness' first day on the Churchill Downs track as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby (G1), owner Mike Repole, and his Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopefuls.View the full article
Ben Curtis couldn't have imagined securing a mount in the Kentucky Derby (G1) just six months after moving his tack to the United States, but the impossible took a step toward reality after Honor Marie finished second in the Louisiana Derby (G2).View the full article
As the sporting world turns its attention to the Kentucky Derby (G1), a focus that will include questions about racing's safety record, industry efforts to ensure the well-being of competitors and the integrity of racing started months ago.View the full article
Trainer Whit Beckman discusses finding a jockey, Ben Curtis, for Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Honor Marie and his involvement with racing.View the full article
Yes I’ll create an Entry thread this evening and everyone posts their picks in there.
Try to get it up on Wednesday evening after Saturday fields are finalised.
Hey John ......as I'm a new player ....how do we put our picks in? .....just whack them in the thread for all players to view or do you have a secret code?
FF
Granpollo Stable's Grand Mo the First breezes six furlongs at Gulfstream Park in preparation for a start in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.View the full article
The Churchill Downs track is getting busier and busier by the day, but all eyes were trained on one specific horse the morning of April 23 as Fierceness, the likely favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1), took his first spin around the oval.View the full article
I agree, though I'm big on second chances. The problem for me is they've sent him for a spell but he doesn't have to do anything in the interim or demonstrate that he's learned anything before he gets it back.
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