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NY Times: Big Purses, Sore Horses, Death

Source: nytimes.com · Posted 28 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · I now read the NYT with a giant grain of salt. The must not have liked the fact that some called out their writing in the last article (it was the NYRA was it not...?) Sadly, many can not see or think for themselves beyond what the article tells them on the surface, and the industry suffers because of it. · 28 days ago ·

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ruffed grouse · This is the part of racing few ever hear about or believe. Pre-race treating of horses has been going on for as long as I have been on the racetrack. Injecting ankles is done all the time as well as hocks ,stifles and knee's . Bute a painkiller can be given race day at some tracks and many horses train on it. Some of our most famous horses have run with some pretty serious problems and have been treated accordingly. It used to be you would walk into the receiving barn at Belmont or most tracks for that matter and half the horses are standing in ice. I say all this and I have done all of the above myself but racing needs to clean up it's act and have started to do so. · 28 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · There is no question that there are things that need to be changed, it is again the manner in which these authors present information. I know better than to expect a scientific study, but a statement like "Mr. Norman was also incarcerated for killing a driver in a head-on collision while under the influence of prescription painkillers" is not representative of the topic at hand and serves to inflame the reader and in essence create a bias as if that is perhaps the norm. Using a couple of examples to create a whole story representing a large industry gets tricky. That's my opinion on it, and I guess I expected more from the NYT. · 28 days ago ·

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travel_vic · phenylbutazone is an anti-inflammatory listed in any pharmacological text out there. Anagesics are another class of drugs altogether · 28 days ago ·

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travel_vic · many a horse are drugged prophylactically without any need for them. · 28 days ago ·

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shadowno · Joe Drape respected journalist. Not a crackpot just putting some inconvienent truth out for public viewing. The same public that does not deserve to know what kind of vet records these animals are amassing. Aqueduct was a PR disaster of epic porportions and Santa Anita wasn't much better. Everyone in this business knows that the vast majority of fatal breakdowns occur in animals with pre-exsisting injuries. One might be able to sweep this crap under the rug at Mountaineer or Arapaho , but when it happens at an A level track questions are going to come up and if they don't then shame on us as owners, trainers, gamblers and fans. · 27 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · Shadowno, First of, I don't think anyone is saying he is a "crackpot." Second, he is not the only one that worked on/credited in the article. However, some might have legitimate concern over the way they are trying to present this information to the public. In small pieces they make statements about the series being about the economics of racing and about the racinos. Are they saying this is a racino problem? What about the tracks without racinos? They are also using a certain level of races as their examples, are they saying it only really happens at that level? Yet, at times it seems they try to pass it off as a problem at every level of the industry. Their main point(s) get muddled, and the article(s) skewed. There is no question that the first article data could be questioned (the one mentioning New Mexico tracks). Again, they use a few small examples to try and represent a large industry/problem? Again, what is the point of including a charge of a deadly car crash and a check fraud? They are journalist, and their job in sorts is to sensationalize a story, but it seems that has cost them clarity, and in my opinion some credibility. · 27 days ago ·

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buckpasser · I agree shadowno the NYRA wants to forget about 17 horses dying at one meet at the Big A. Add to the problems of horses breaking down with the scandal of the heads of the NYRA not paint bettors the proper amount on exotics and you have a real public relations nightmare, particularly with all the slots money · 27 days ago ·

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shadowno · Buckpasser that payout BS was just ridiculous. But with regard to horse welfare since reconversion of Santa Anita from 1/1/12 thru the end of the meeting there were 45 equine fatalities at Santa Anita per information availible through vet reports at CHRB Stewards report (Cause of death ie. due to trauma or illness was not noted) . Staggering numbers not requiring any level of sensationalizing IMO and not requiring any in depth probe, just a simple review of information availible in public records. Wonder what the true Aqueduct death toll was?. · 27 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · shadowno, I think you are missing my point. · 27 days ago ·

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ruffed grouse · Travel Vic, Bute is the first drug given when you have any soundness problem, it is a painkiller just like advil would be. It does also reduce filling in joints but steroids are given for that, such as azium. · 27 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · ruffed grouse, I'm confused, what are you saying about bute? Sorry. · 27 days ago ·

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ruffed grouse · Horse Dynasty, Just that it's primary use on the backside is as a pain med, although it does also relieve swelling in the joints there are better drugs to use as well as tapping the joints. · 27 days ago ·

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buckpasser · Horsedynasty. I understand what you are saying about skewed data. But there is a real problem of horses breaking down who over supported with medication and other artificial aids. I think what the article is saying is that this IS widespread in the industry, but it is seen more commonly in the claiming ranks and that the money offered by racinos to enhance purses is making the issue worse. The problem with Aqueduct this winter was that the purses were so inflated that horses who should not have run we're being run to try and get a piece of the action. 17 horses died at Aqueduct in one meeting. It was so bad that commentators for the Post and Daily News would start their handicap column with "another horse dies etc. at Aqueduct." by the end of the meet, these columnists were calling for an investigation. As Shadowmo states Santa Anita fatalities were very high. In my opinion, Santa Anita's issues had more to do with track surface. But I am sure a combination of track surface issues and over medicating did not help. As to Aqueduct, the track surface I don't think was an issue as much as the large purses encouraged horses to run that should not have and also encouraged greater drug use to get horses to the track. A word about bite. In my experience in the horse showing world, but helped relieve inflammation, but overuse caused stomach ulcers. · 27 days ago ·

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ruffed grouse · Buckpasser is correct, over due the meds and you get ulcers. Then you have to use the gastrogard to treat the ulcer as well as getting the horse back in the feed tub. It can be a vicious circle. It is more common with the filly and mares. · 27 days ago ·

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shadowno · horsedynasty, if your point is that YOU did not like the article then point taken. If it that you think the article does not represent a large scale industry problem, then you are wrong. If we want the government sticking their noses in another aspect of our lives we should, by all means continue down our current course. · 26 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · shadowno, if one ever reads my comments, the article touches on things I take very seriously. I also take the manner in which it is addressed very seriously. · 26 days ago ·

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Junebug719 · If racing does not address these problems then it will face stiff control. Fans do not like to see horse deaths, nor do they like seeing horses whipped when they will not go into the gate. What might be palatable to some is abhorent to others. There needs to be an industry wide clean up. · 26 days ago ·

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Jockey Ricky Frazier plans to ride in 2012

Ricky Frazier recently attended school in Kentucky for prospective stewards and racing officials. And yes, Emerald Downs' five-time leading jockey said he envisions himself in a stewards' booth in the not too distant future.But according to Frazier, the suit and tie won't replace the white pants and...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 182 days ago ·

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Noosa Beach Sharp in Longacres Mile

Noosa Beach, a 4-year-old gelding that began his career in the claiming ranks, scaled the mountaintop Sunday with a 1-½ length victory over long shot Jersey Town in the 75th running of the Grade III, $250,000 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs.Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 644 days ago ·

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humphrey · This race used to be a very important fixture on the West Coast. Eclipse award winning sprinter Chinook Pass, World record holder Simply Majestic, Canadian Horse of the Year Traveling Victor, furute Breeder's Cup Classic Winner Skywalker all performed well in it before going on to bigger and better. A local long time fan favorite, Trooper Seven, won it twice for a small stalbe Eugene Zeren......Not the same since Do dah died in Renton. · 644 days ago ·

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chupa · nossa beach got lucky because ricky but with out ricky he is going to lose 2011 longacres · 356 days ago ·

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Noosa Beach is back at Emerald Downs

Forgive trainer Doris Harwood for not getting too caught up in the records her 5-year-old star Noosa Beach could break this season at Emerald Downs, which opens Friday night.Sure, Noosa Beach seems to have a decent chance at becoming the second Washington-bred to win back-to-back Longacres Miles, 30...Read More

Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com · Posted 410 days ago ·

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Noosa Beach Sweeps Season Honors

Jeff Harwood's Noosa Beach, winner of a single-season record five stakes including the 75th running of the $250,000 Longacres Mile (GIII), was unanimously voted Horse of the Meeting at Emerald Downs' 90-day meeting that concluded Sunday.A 4-year-old Washington-bred gelding by Harbor the Gold, Noosa ...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 609 days ago ·

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Noosa Beach Makes History at Emerald

Jeff Harwood's Noosa Beach capped the most spectacular season in Emerald Downs' history Sunday with a 2 ¾-length victory in the $50,000 Mucklshoot Tribal Classic for older Washington-breds at Emerald Downs.It was the record fifth stakes win of the meeting for the 4-year-old Harbor the Gold gelding. ...Read More

Source: emeralddowns.com · Posted 624 days ago ·

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humphrey · with the season ending and several large purses still available north of the border, this one may follow Winning Machine to Hastings as that one found the winner's circle on racing's biggest day in Vancouver last year. · 623 days ago ·

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Longacres Mile Quotes

$250,000 LONGACRES MILE (GIII)SUNDAY, AUG. 22, 2010FRACTIONS—:23—45 4/5—1:09 2/5—1:12 4/5—FINAL:1:34 4/5JOCKEY RICKY FRAZIER, NOOSA BEACH, WINNER: “I was a little anxious out of the gate. Noosa Beach broke great on his first step, but after his second step Gallon stepped straight down on the middle ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 644 days ago ·

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Longacres Mile: First turn always crucial

Not too long ago, Noosa Beach was regarded as a one-trick pony, a sprinter who couldn't win an important race around two turns. Now, a couple of dominating route victories later, he'll start as one of the favorites in the Grade 3, $250,000 Longacres Mile on Sunday at Emerald Downs. The leading Emera...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 646 days ago ·

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Rescue Plan Romps at Emerald Downs

When Rescue Plan is on, he's really on.And the 3-year-old Smarty Jones gelding was all business Friday with a 5 ¼ -length victory in the $11,100 Danna Johnston Birthday Purse for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs.With leading rider Ricky Frazier aboard, Rescue Plan ran six furlongs in 1:09 1/5 on a fast ...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 646 days ago ·

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Zenovit Wins Washington Oaks

Zenovit put it all together Saturday and scored a 2 ¼- length victory over huge long shot Private Fortune the $75,000 Washington Oaks at Emerald Downs.In capturing the track's championship event for 3-year-old fillies, Zenovit ran one and one-eighth miles in 1:49 2/5 on a fast track—the fastest winn...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 652 days ago ·

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Winter Warlock Wins Premio Esmeralda

Winter Warlock, whose daddy was runner-up in the 2004 Longacres Mile, appears to have a bright future of his own at Emerald Downs.The first progeny of Demon Warlock to win a race, Winter Warlock also became the fledgling sire's first stakes winner with a three-quarter-length triumph Sunday in the $5...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 658 days ago ·

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Noosa Beach Cruises in Mt. Rainier

Mile Preview Day became a showcase of speed as Washington-breds Noosa Beach and Clair Annette powered to front-running victories in the final tune-ups for the track's biggest events.Noosa Beach left no doubt that he is the top local hope for the $250,000 Longacres Mile (GIII) on Aug. 22 with an awes...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 665 days ago ·

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Olympic Lights Prevails at Emerald Downs

Hard-trying Olympic Lights took advantage of an early pace duel and scored a 3 ¾ -length victory Thursday in the $12,100 Ashbaugh Beal Purse for older sprinters at Emerald Downs.With leading rider Ricky Frazier aboard, Olympic Lights ran six furlongs in 1:09 1/5 and paid $7.60, $4.40 and $3.60. It w...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 668 days ago ·

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Couldabenthewhisky Romps in Strong Ruler

Couldabenthewhisky romped in the $30,000 Strong Ruler Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings and first-time starter Carrabelle Harbor prevailed in the $30,000 Knights Choice Stakes for 2-year-old fillies in Sunday's stakes double-header for Washington-bred juveniles at Emerald Downs.Ricky Frazier ...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 679 days ago ·

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Assessement, Rewritten Win at Emerald

Assessment is back.The 2009 Horse of the Meeting issued that statement Sunday with a hard-earned neck victory over 1-to-2 betting favorite Noosa Beach in the 71st running of the $50,000 Governor's Handicap at Emerald Downs.In the $50,000 Washington's Lottery Handicap for 3-year-old fillies, Rewritte...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 686 days ago ·

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Koala Beach Edges Posse Power

Koala Beach out-finished Posse Power and Newfound Man in a thrilling three-horse photo Sunday in the $50,000 Pepsi-Cola Handicap for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs.Koala Beach finished a nose ahead of 3-to-5 betting favorite Posse Power, with Newfound Man a neck back in third place.Ridden by Ricky Fra...Read More

Source: emeralddowns.com · Posted 700 days ago ·

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Orange Sherbet Scores at Emerald Downs

Orange Sherbet and leading rider Ricky Frazier prevailed narrowly over at Emerald Downs.The winner, trained by Doris Harwood for owner Shady Valley Ranch, ran one mile in 1:37 2/5 on a fast track. Orange Sherbet paid $14.80, $5.80 and $3.60.Alfawnsoul, Kevin Krigger riding, was a neck back in second...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 703 days ago ·

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Noosa Beach Romps in Budwesier

Razor-sharp Noosa Beach stamped himself a major Longacres Mile contender with a smashing 9 ¼-length victory Sunday in the $50,000 Budweiser Handicap at Emerald Downs.With Ricky Frazier riding at 119 lbs., Noosa Beach led throughout while running one mile in 1:35 on a sloppy track. The winner, a 4-ye...Read More

Source: emeralddowns.com · Posted 707 days ago ·

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Ugottabcatty Takes Emerald Feature

Ugottabcatty rallied under leading rider Ricky Frazier and scored a nose victory over Dress Code in the $15,100 feature race for older horses Saturday at Emerald Downs.Notching his first win since last August, Ugottabcatty ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15 4/5 on a sloppy track and paid $19, $9.80 and $5.80....Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 708 days ago ·

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Way Too Much Wins Emerald Feature

Way too Much collared Emancipated in deep stretch and notched a 1 ¾-length victory Thursday in the $12,100 Ashbaugh Beal Purse for older horses at Emerald Downs.With Ricky Frazier riding at 122 lbs., Way too Much ran one mile in 1:36 on a wet-fast track and paid $5.60, $4.20 and $2.80. Nine-time Eme...Read More

Source: emdowns.com · Posted 717 days ago ·

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