funny cide & epo

[sabowen]

There was a great deal of chatter prior to the triple crown events on this website concerning the use of EPO and the \"rebreak\" qualities exhibited by FC.  Then came FC\'s illness all summer.  According to the links provided (e.g. Bloodhorse & Louisville Courier-Journal & DRF) prior to the Derby, symptoms of condition of FC (before and after the triple crown events) fit the mold that investigative reporters of these publications projected for animals \"under the influence\".  That is, after 2 or 3 races the horse would get sick from auto-immune disorders.  Since the connections of FC have been talking about bloodwork monitoring being a specific concern since the Haskell, what are thoughts on this matter?  I\'m not sure another forum would be so open as to candid opinions.  Would appreciate input.  By the way, I hope I\'m wrong- I like the horse.

[TGJB]

Actually, I think Tagg is one of the few trainers this year that NO ONE thinks is using something, and I don\'t remember there being anything on this site suggesting otherwise.