The Tradition of Cheating at the Sport of Kings
Nonfiction, Sports, Horse Sports, Equestrian, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Glenn Thompson | ISBN: | 9781466183148 |
| Publisher: | Glenn Thompson | Publication: | November 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Glenn Thompson |
| ISBN: | 9781466183148 |
| Publisher: | Glenn Thompson |
| Publication: | November 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Most race horses, despite strict regulations prohibiting it, are given illegal drugs on race day. Many of these are performance enhancement drugs that affect not only the race, but the thousands of dollars at stake. Glenn Thompson, a race horse trainer with over 30 years of experience, reveals the darkest secrets behind the scenes of the Sport of Kings. By shining a light on these secrets, he hopes to change the pattern and return decency and honor to horse racing. Learn how over 85% of thoroughbred trainers give illegal drugs and how top racing officials turn a blind eye. Learn how jockeys are seriously injured and the champion horse George Washington was put down when safety protocols were not followed. The secrets behind the tradition of cheating will both shock and amaze you.
Most race horses, despite strict regulations prohibiting it, are given illegal drugs on race day. Many of these are performance enhancement drugs that affect not only the race, but the thousands of dollars at stake. Glenn Thompson, a race horse trainer with over 30 years of experience, reveals the darkest secrets behind the scenes of the Sport of Kings. By shining a light on these secrets, he hopes to change the pattern and return decency and honor to horse racing. Learn how over 85% of thoroughbred trainers give illegal drugs and how top racing officials turn a blind eye. Learn how jockeys are seriously injured and the champion horse George Washington was put down when safety protocols were not followed. The secrets behind the tradition of cheating will both shock and amaze you.
