2008 06 26 Walt Perkins Sports Commentary

[0:00] ..." this trainer of big brown is facing a fifteen day suspension by Kentucky horse racing officials for exceeding. The allowable limit for a drug that increases the horses lung capacity -- is waiving his right to a hearing but says he will finally written appeal. The -- that thoroughbreds of the latest athletes involved in illegal use of performance enhancing drugs is disturbing although really not surprising. It's one thing if two legged athletes want to ruin their lives by taking illegal drugs it's another matter when we humans force our shortcomings and dastardly deeds on such noble -- says thoroughbreds who are not a position to protest or just say no. People who know me know I have long been in favor of outlawing dog racing in this country perhaps the time has come to outlaw horse racing is well. When the health and welfare of the animal is last on the list of concerns for those involved in the"...

[0:00]" While the pop this trainer of big brown is facing a fifteen day suspension by Kentucky horse racing officials for exceeding. The allowable limit for a drug that increases the horses lung capacity -- is waiving his right to a hearing but says he will finally written appeal. The -- that thoroughbreds of the latest athletes involved in illegal use of performance enhancing drugs is disturbing although really not surprising. It's one thing if two legged athletes want to ruin their lives by taking illegal drugs it's another matter when we humans force our shortcomings and dastardly deeds on such noble -- says thoroughbreds who are not a position to protest or just say no. People who know me know I have long been in favor of outlawing dog racing in this country perhaps the time has come to outlaw horse racing is well. When the health and welfare of the animal is last on the list of concerns for those involved in the industry it is time to say enough is enough. I'm -- Perkins the BBC sports"