Keeneland, 6th Race Friday, My 1st Start as Trainer

Lauren,
I just saw this thread.. Great job! I have to add you to my virtual stable now.... Keep us up to date on how she does....

From the opening day ...

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Originally Posted by Glimmerglass

The 7th race will be interesting as a runner - Exothermic - has been administered in error with lasix.

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That horse finished 2nd, btw.

Now today at Keeneland in the 4th ... the inverse

State vets fail to administer Lasix to horse prior to race

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Infrattini, trained by Paul McGee and owned by Mike Zlaket’s Z Thoroughbreds, finished first anyway without the medication, the first time he has run in his 14 races without the drug.

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The horse ran with complete confidence, winning by a length and drawing off, sans the lasix.

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Originally Posted by Glimmerglass

The horse ran with complete confidence, winning by a length and drawing off, sans the lasix.

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Wonder if they will keep running him Lasix free now?? Just goes to show that all too often horses are given Lasix that don't need it (and can run just fine without it!)

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Originally Posted by KentuckyTBs

Wonder if they will keep running him Lasix free now?? Just goes to show that all too often horses are given Lasix that don't need it (and can run just fine without it!)

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I wondered the same question as well.

Indeed its shocking the horse didn't suddenly catch fire or explode or whatever nonsense is suggested that will almost certainly happen to a horse running off it. Yes, bleeding is serious but too many trainers seem to use it "just in case" or fearing they'll lack an edge that others may have. Of course I'm no trainer so take my opinion/observation as just that.

Add to that the connections saved $20 from not being charged the admin fee :D