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Unfortunately I don't think it's going to play out like Mike and many would like it to. In every case, there's always the Jeff Gillis, the proverbial fall guy that just didn't think it through and falls victim to a wire tap. But Howard Taylor isn't stupid and operates on another level, as seen by his defamation suit against Gural. So unless you can produce a wiretap, similar to that of Jeff Gillis', it will become very difficult to prove he knew that charges from a vet were for some banned substances. trainer responsibility and owner's responsibility are two very different things in the harness world. I think the likely outcome is he will have to answer to the Dowse testimony that he was purposely and knowingly using Josh Marks, s suspended trainer at the time, to train his horses as a beard. What will be very interesting to see though is what line the commissions take with Taylor. Will it be firm as with Gillis, that is, you're done and if you want to appeal so be it but for now you can't participate. Or will they consult their legal teams and respect due process. Running over guys like Gillis, Allard and Surick is one thing, taking on a seasoned and well funded attorney is quite another. I just can't see them taking a risk of losing a multi-million dollar lawsuit which is sure to come.
The big question should be how does the small guy ever have a chance in racing? Knowing that not only do you start off with cheaper less bred animals, but you also have to compete with high power octane in those better animals??? Kinda makes you want to just say screw it why bother even trying to race.
If what's happening right now doesn't have the traction to take down at least a few of these serial cheaters, NOPE. You see what Jeff Gural posted to HRU? This doesn't seem like someone who is concerned about you guys. He's more concerned with who takes credit for what his team didn't do. I emailed him and asked would have preferred it never been done? Or is he just angry a loser like me had the balls to walk right into the fire. Sad.
who has he allowed from the list of 32?