PA trainer gets lifetime ban...

[Grandstand Handicapper]

While we agree on the HISA type system, and I couldn't agree you more on getting rid of the current leadership of the USTA, I don't agree that even a new USTA should be the governing body. But that's a discussion for another time and place, LOL.

I guess the issue is that that HISA, and perhaps HIWU, is "run" by the government. However, while I get that government typically cannot compete or compare to private enterprise, I don't really see this as HISA being run by the government. HISA is a private, self-regulatory organization. Yes, they were enacted, legislatively, by Federal legislation, and they may operate under the governance of the FTC; however, the way I see it, operationally and administratively they function autonomously. This is not the US Postal Service or even the Federal Reserve. LOL. Perhaps who runs it is perception. I get your point(s) though; valid and well-taken. Thanks.

[seen2much]

I don't follow the Thoroughbreds. A friend that does says HISA has made a difference. If they stopped beards & did more out of competition testing it would make a difference. The big super trainer barns would become average & shrink...in my opinion. That would level the playing field. All of a sudden you could race to win instead of a minor check. I believe HISA could get the costs down & they are the last hope for the sport. It is probably to late for many who have left the game.

[Highsir]

Harness racetracks can not afford HISA. actually neither can runners. They are getting crushed from the fees. Won't be long horse racing in general will be a thing of the past .

[Grandstand Handicapper]

Another constitutionality argument, to some extent.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/federal-judge-orders-hiwu-ftc-to-be-more-specific-in-what-relief-is-sought-in-serpe-case/