Dutrow In Trouble Again

Racehorse trainer, Rick Dutrow Jr. is once again in trouble with the law.

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New York stewards suspended him for 90 days when one of his winning horses tested positive for drugs and hypodermic needles were found in his barn.

I think it's time to seriously rethink Dutrow's involvement in the sport. Does anyone else remember Big Brown? He came very close to winning the Triple Crown but his name will forever live in infamy in my mind as the champion on steroids.

According to the article, Dutrow has been sanctioned at least 64 times in nine different states since 1979. He's never shown consideration from the rules and it's obvious he's never going to start.

If the racing business is going to clean up, they're going to need to start with punishing the people who are in violation instead of just giving them a slap on the wrist.

I called for Dutrow's banning for life when Big Brown raced and I haven't changed my tune.