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 Post subject: Midnight Bourbon
PostPosted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:20 pm 
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:(

Sounds like he just fell out at 4 years old, terrible.

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 Post subject: Re: Midnight Bourbon
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Hawg Ass wrote:
Sounds like he just fell out at 4 years old
Maybe shakes will write a song about him too.

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 Post subject: Re: Midnight Bourbon
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badrogue17 wrote:
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4 year old horse and one of the Top 3 year olds last year.

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Asmussen horse. Baffert vibe.

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In March 2014, Asmussen and his assistant trainer, Scott Blasi, were accused by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) of subjecting horses to cruel and injurious treatments, administering drugs to them for nontherapeutic purposes, and having a jockey use an electrical device to shock horses into running faster.[23] PETA submitted complaints to the New York State Gaming Commission,[24] the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission[25] and several other local, state and federal agencies. Asmussen told a New Orleans Advocate reporter on March 27 that he had to "...respect the process and show patience."[26] Following this report, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame tabled Asmussen's 2014 Hall of Fame nomination.[18] One of his clients, owner and breeder Ahmed Zayat, moved 12 horses he had placed with Asmussen to other trainers.[27]

On 2014 Kentucky Derby weekend in early May, Asmussen responded to charges in an interview with Bob Costas of NBC. In the interview he denied all accusations, noted that nothing in the PETA video alleged a rule violation or illegal medication use, and stated that assistant Scott Blasi had been fired due to his "disrespectful" comments about Ahmed Zayat. Asmussen said, "Hopefully I do get a chance [to go to court] – and not just to defend myself." In response to a follow up query from Costas, he acknowledged that it would be possible that he would consider some form of counter-action against PETA.[28] Blasi was rehired by Asmussen several months later.[29]

On May 22, 2014, Blood-Horse magazine reported they had obtained copies of the PETA complaint to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the 22-minute video that was submitted to investigators through a Freedom of Information Act request. The publication noted that while there appeared be no obvious, "smoking gun" violations in the video, it was possible that investigators would later discover something in the footage. However, it was also reported that the earlier, nine-minute video titled "Horse Racing Exposed: Drugs and Death" that PETA released on its web site had been heavily edited. Blood-Horse noted in particular that PETA had moved audio segments, especially of Blasi's outbursts of profanity, to run with completely unrelated video clips.[30]

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission cleared Asmussen and Blasi on January 15, 2015, based on the results of its investigation into PETA's allegations. The commission found that no Kentucky horse racing rules were violated, and no further action was taken.[31] The Kentucky report stated that the PETA allegations "had neither a factual or scientific basis."[29]

The New York State Gaming Commission reviewed seven hours of video provided by PETA in addition to other investigation, and announced its findings on Asmussen in a 176-page report released on November 23, 2015. Of 14 specific allegations made by PETA, four minor infractions were sustained, three based on illegal use of a synthetic hormone, thyroxine as a feed supplement, and one a paperwork violation—resulting in a $10,000 fine. The remaining "more serious" allegations were dismissed.[29]

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 Post subject: Re: Midnight Bourbon
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Yep, first thing you think of for sure.

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Fell out of a trailer? That sucks.


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 Post subject: Re: Midnight Bourbon
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Fell out of a trailer? That sucks.
Have they ruled out fowl play?

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 Post subject: Re: Midnight Bourbon
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I certainly don't think Asmussen is a square guy, but regarding Midnight Bourbon's death, it sounds like he had a twisted gut. Not an uncommon equine malady.

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