The abrupt firing of former Kentucky Horse Racing Commission chief
steward John Veitch has divided the state’s thoroughbred community.
Veitch, 66, was fired without cause last Monday when the Hall of Fame
trainer received a letter notifying him of his dismissal from the
Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet, which oversees the racing
commission. He appealed the decision two days later, saying the state
violated his rights by failing to give a reason for his dismissal and
that he’s been discriminated against because of his age...
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