Probing a Blood Sport
As a general rule, I don’t approve of governmental meddling in sports, so long as the issue at hand isn’t one of genuine public interest. With that said, a part of me is gratified that...
View ArticleToward a New Horse Racing
Consider this a promising first step. Michael Iavarone, the man behind IEAH Stables, which counts Big Brown among its more than 50 thoroughbreds, has announced that his horses will be off their drug...
View ArticleDutrow Does It Again
Rick Dutrow, trainer of Big Brown, has once again been suspended for doping horses. What’s particularly galling is Dutrow’s recidivism on this front: this marks the 19th time since 2000 that Dutrow...
View ArticleHungary’s Horse Hopes
“Failure is the most often heard expression in Hungary today — failure, mistake, pessimism. When even a horse is able to make a miracle from nowhere, it’s a sign of hope that we can get out from the...
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