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One would think that after over 22 years of Lasix use in NY they would know what drugs are masked by Lasix and would test for them. Even more so at other tracks because NY was very late in allowing Lasix as compared to other tracks throughout the country. Even new drugs should show up as a foreign substance in a horses blood.
There are many owners and trainers who believe in only oats and hay who still make it so I'm not so sure of Gasper's real reason for leaving the game but it does enhance his reputation.
Also there are many trainers today who are exceptional at the claiming game so it can still be profitable for those with a sharp eye for a decent horse. Because the good purses in NY draw the best horses and trainers perhaps the competition became too tough. The better the horse and trainers the fewer mistakes for a claiming trainer to take advantage of.
The foaling rate has dropped significantly in recent years which has changed the game dramatically, particularity in field size and quality of horses. Don't take this to mean I condone drugging etc. it just that horse racing has been totally negligent in doing any research into the problems of racing such as causes of break downs. They sell John Q. Public any BS to quickly move the conversation away form their inapt treatment of the subject and the real causes which is their negligence. That negligence includes their lackadaisical attitude towards cheaters in the game at the expense of us fans.
Mitch44
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