Jeff Mullins is under investigation by New York racing officials after giving one of his horses a substance before a weekend stakes race . The California-based trainer said Monday it was an "honest mistake." Gato Go Win wasn't allowed to run in the $200,000 Bay Shore at Aqueduct on Saturday. New York Racing Association security officers said they saw Mullins giving a medication labeled as a cough remedy to the horse in the detention barn. Horses are kept there under secure conditions before a race. Mullins later saddled I Want Revenge to victory in the $750,000 Wood Memorial, making the colt a favorite for the Kentucky Derby on May 2. New York racing rules allow antibiotics, vitamins, electrolytes and other food supplements as long as they are administered orally and do not contain any other drug or act like a drug. But medication may not be given to a horse while it is in the detention barn, and that's why Mullins could face sanctions. The story was first repor...
Sending a horse away for training can be pretty stressful, especially if you don?t know what to send with him Fortunately, it does not need to be all that bad Sending a horse away for training can be pretty stressful, especially if you don?t know what to send with him. Fortunately, it does not need to be all that bad. With some planning ahead, and smart packing, your horse will soon be off to school, and you can relax and know that he?s all packed. Feed If your horse is on a special feed, you may want to keep him on it while away. Ask the trainer what they usually feed, and ask if you can send your own. Some trainers will give a discount on their board if you supply your own feed, so be sure to ask up front. Pack your feed in a large plastic garbage bin with a lid that seals. The ones with wheels work the best as they are easy to move around, even when full. You can use a permanent marker on the lid to write your horse?s name and how much feed he gets. Include a scoop so that the m...