Mullins in trouble in Big Apple
I'm going to withhold comment on these incidents until all the facts are in, but here is a statement released this morning by the NTRA:
The following is a statement from Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, regarding the ongoing New York investigations of trainer Jeff Mullins and owner Ernie Paragallo:
"Two recent incidents in New York are very troubling to the hundreds of thousands of responsible individuals who derive their livelihood from Thoroughbred breeding and racing and the millions of customers who participate in our game.
"In the case of trainer Jeff Mullins, regardless of how this incident is ultimately adjudicated, there is no excuse for not knowing or abiding by the New York rules of racing.
"In the case of owner Ernie Paragallo, the alleged abdication of responsibility for the welfare of one's horses, either directly or indirectly, is unacceptable.
"In both instances, should the charges prove true, authorities should move swiftly to impose the most severe penalties applicable under the circumstances."
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