1st Time Lasix

[Point_Given_Gal]

In analyzing Belmont Race 5 today I noticed that the 5 horse My Legal Alien ran three straight 9s in a row and then very obviously bled when he ran a 19 in his last race.  He is being given Lasix for the first time today.  Do you think that with the addition of Lasix that he can come back to the 9 or close to it?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Best of luck to everyone this weekend.

Michelle

[TGJB]

Point Given Gal-Michelle wrote:
>
> In analyzing Belmont Race 5 today I noticed that the 5 horse
> My Legal Alien ran three straight 9s in a row and then very
> obviously bled when he ran a 19 in his last race.  He is
> being given Lasix for the first time today.  Do you think
> that with the addition of Lasix that he can come back to the
> 9 or close to it?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Best of luck to everyone this weekend.
>
> Michelle


On an individual basis, as a practical matter, this question is unanswerable. In general, I would look at a trainer\'s record both first and second lasix. Also, significant bleeding is a hemmorhage that takes some time to heal. I would be leery of playing horses to jump forward on less than 3 weeks test, and 4 is better.

[Friendly]

Best post I have seen on this board from a Graphie in a long, long time - keep it up Michelle!

[Point_Given_Gal]

Thanks Jerry and thank you Jerry Jr.  

Have a good weekend guys.