Another sad tale

[CapperZeke]

Vet accused of injecting horses with vodka pre-race


OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- A veterinarian will be in court next week to face accusations he injected horses with vodka to calm their nerves before races at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

Jay Stewart faces four misdemeanor counts of attempting to influence a race by tampering with a horse. His trial starts Wednesday in Hall County.
In a story first reported by the Omaha World-Herald, Stewart denied any wrongdoing. He didn't immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment. A person who answered the phone at his Grand Island clinic said Stewart was in surgery Friday morning.

Stewart is alleged to have administered vodka to horses in 2005 -- before the fourth race Feb. 20, the sixth race Feb. 27, the fifth race March 11 and the ninth race April 9.

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by CapperZeke

Vet accused of injecting horses with vodka pre-race


OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- A veterinarian will be in court next week to face accusations he injected horses with vodka to calm their nerves before races at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

Jay Stewart faces four misdemeanor counts of attempting to influence a race by tampering with a horse. His trial starts Wednesday in Hall County.
In a story first reported by the Omaha World-Herald, Stewart denied any wrongdoing. He didn't immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment. A person who answered the phone at his Grand Island clinic said Stewart was in surgery Friday morning.

Stewart is alleged to have administered vodka to horses in 2005 -- before the fourth race Feb. 20, the sixth race Feb. 27, the fifth race March 11 and the ninth race April 9.

Yeah...is a shame.....could have at least administered some grapefruit juice along with it. Straight vodka is tough. actually straight vodka with no chaser? Should get a life sentence for that.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by stonegossard

Yeah...is a shame.....could have at least administered some grapefruit juice along with it. Straight vodka is tough. actually straight vodka with no chaser? Should get a life sentence for that.

I wonder if he worked with Tiznow? I hear Tizzy is a fan of Grey Goose

[Thoroughbred Fan]

I am not sure how I feel about the administration of the alcohol very close to a race, but alcohol is given to horses quite frequently. I have been told by several trainers that in hot climates horses that have trouble sweating are often given beer to induce a good sweat. Not a lot mind you, but it's still alcohol. Also, I know Tapit used to have Guiness everyday.

I'd have to know more about the facts and legality of alcohol in Nebraska, but this seems to be a little sensationalist to post it everywhere. I mean only the vet or trainer who do the injecting know how many things like rare snail venom are injected in to horses everyday.

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I wonder if he worked with Tiznow? I hear Tizzy is a fan of Grey Goose

I was kidding around.....I am sure The Serious Police have been called and I will soon be detained.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by stonegossard

I was kidding around.....I am sure The Serious Police have been called and I will soon be detained.

lol, as was I. I do seem to remember Tiznow's trainer saying he gave him a shot of vodka to calm his nerves before training.
I remember when Tizzy won the second BC Classic, my friends and I did a toast to him that was some nasty vodka.

[Antitrust32]

This story is on the front page of CNN.com and ESPN.com! Way to go publicity!

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

lol, as was I. I do seem to remember Tiznow's trainer saying he gave him a shot of vodka to calm his nerves before training.
I remember when Tizzy won the second BC Classic, my friends and I did a toast to him that was some nasty vodka.

I doubt a shot of vodka that a horse drinks will do much harm..injecting it straight to the bloodstream is another story. That is uncalled for....