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Title: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Brown jug on October 23, 2023, 12:06:14 PM: Effective November 17, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is reinstating breathalyzer testing for horseracing participants in Safety Sensitive Positions, including drivers, jockeys, valets, and track maintenance personnel to ensure continued safety.
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: London on October 23, 2023, 04:59:47 PM: ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 11 ngc3.wp 11.wp
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Yonkers1A on October 23, 2023, 06:09:45 PM: They got about 25 days to drink and drive
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Brown jug on October 23, 2023, 07:05:09 PM: astounding
who knew this
and they do it all under the cloud of covid
what a joke
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: secondbest on October 23, 2023, 07:19:22 PM: Most of them drive better under the influence
This may explain why that Scott Young guy always looks like hes doing the chicken dance when they go behind the gate, still loaded
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Fuguzzi on October 23, 2023, 07:27:41 PM: I am confused. every paddock I have ever been in, I always saw the drivers "blowing up the balloon", as they say before they get past the paddock gate.
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: ferdinand the bull on October 23, 2023, 07:34:50 PM: Ontario doesn't test for drugs either
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: London on October 23, 2023, 08:06:46 PM: Can you name the coke heads in Ontario..annnd go........
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Stan durbread on October 23, 2023, 08:13:27 PM: Quote from: Fuguzzi on October 23, 2023, 07:27:41 PM
I am confused. every paddock I have ever been in, I always saw the drivers "blowing up the balloon", as they say before they get past the paddock gate.
It was very dangerous to blow the breathalyzer during Covid and for 2 years after. PA just started it up again a few months ago
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Stripes on October 24, 2023, 12:18:27 AM: They’ve been using “breath strips” since Covid hit. They’re not as accurate as a breathalyzer but gets the job done.
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: ferdinand the bull on November 12, 2023, 05:32:30 AM: Quote from: London on October 23, 2023, 08:06:46 PM
Can you name the coke heads in Ontario..annnd go........
Cocaine Kid
Jumping Jellybeans
Dipshit Tallboy
Jaywalking Hairyass
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: ferdinand the bull on November 12, 2023, 05:34:53 AM: Quote from: Stripes on October 24, 2023, 12:18:27 AM
They’ve been using “breath strips” since Covid hit. They’re not as accurate as a breathalyzer but gets the job done.
Random tests and only 2 or 3 drivers a night, and the paddock judge controls that
Title: Re: this might explain some "odd"drives at mohawk in the last few years !!!
Post by: Stripes on November 12, 2023, 10:37:28 AM: They’re going back to the breathalyzer November 17.

Office: Reminder – Effective November 17, 2023 the AGCO is reinstating breathalyzer testing for horse racing participants in Safety Sensitive Positions, including drivers and track maintenance personnel. Drivers will be required to arrive one hour prior to their first drive of the night.