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1 posted on 01/27/2015 1:31:48 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER
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It’s all about race. Everything is about race,


2 posted on 01/27/2015 1:40:57 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (Malort, turning taste-buds into taste-foes for generations.)
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So what is it?


3 posted on 01/27/2015 1:42:33 PM PST by ansel12 (Civilization, Crusade against the Mohammedan Death Cult.)
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clicking that link led to the article which after 20 seconds popped up a page that my virus blocker flagged but not before it automatically tried to launch something from the app store


5 posted on 01/27/2015 1:44:32 PM PST by edwinland
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

An old trick, using a shock electrode to spark the horse. At Saratoga they used to pay kids to pick them up after the jockey tossed them into the infield after crossing the finish line.


8 posted on 01/27/2015 1:47:53 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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It is called a buzzer, a battery or a machine: It is a device the size of a lighter that conducts electrical current and shocks a racehorse into running faster. It is prohibited at American racetracks but has long been a part of the sport’s seamier lore.

Article nytimes.com

12 posted on 01/27/2015 1:54:48 PM PST by Rio (Proud resident of the State of Jefferson)
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Another Fine Mess.


13 posted on 01/27/2015 1:55:19 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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This same guy has been caught and suspended twice before. He should be permanently banned.


14 posted on 01/27/2015 1:55:23 PM PST by Andy'smom (How many more acts of love can we take?)
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Considering the way the wind seems to blow around here:

"So everyone does it. If you ain't cheating you aren't trying hard enough."
19 posted on 01/27/2015 2:20:06 PM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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At least he didn’t deflate his saddle.


23 posted on 01/27/2015 3:03:31 PM PST by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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