Do the rewards outweigh the Penalties?

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Norman was fined $1,000 for the first overage, and for the second was suspended from Nov. 29 through May 29, 2007, a six-month period mandated by the rules of racing in Louisiana, said stewards.

So if you get caught "milk shaking" your horse to win a race, you plunk down a $1,000 and they call it even? The 2nd time, you are suspended for 6 months and someone else trains the horses while you bet them.

You share the info with the owners and assistants and they all make money as well. So WHERE is the penalty?

OH and don't forget this gem:

Norman can still race because the matter is under appeal.

Here is one of the many stories on the web about this.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=2684024&type=story

So if you are an "honest" trainer and see this guy doing this and basically getting a hand slap, what do you think your next move would be?

[njcurveball]

Posted: 8/19/2005 ET

Trainer Norman barred from racing in California for one year



Trainer Cole Norman has been barred from entering horses in California for one year after a horse in his care tested in excess of 37 millimoles of total carbon dioxide per liter of plasma, the threshold enforced by racetracks in the state in efforts to curb the practice known as milkshaking.
Norman trains Top Commander, who exceeded the limit when tested after finishing fifth in the Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap (G2) on July 31 at Del Mar. The son of Kingmambo is owned by Don Adam's Courtlandt Farms.

During the one-year period, Norman may request permission to enter, but the request will only be accepted with the prior approval of the racetrack, the California Thoroughbred Trainers, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California.

Based in Louisiana, Norman ranked third in the nation with 182 wins through Thursday.