Ramsey Fined, Suspended
Give the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority credit for a quick investigation into allegations that Ken Ramsey, a finalist for the Eclipse Award for top owner, attempted to bribe another owner to scratch a horse from a race. A mere week after news of the investigation surfaced, the authority fined Ramsey $25,000 and gave him a seven-day suspension for the matter. This means, though, that of the three finalists for the owner’s Eclipse, one is known for his horses’ not infrequent post race drug positives, and the other thinks he can bribe fellow players to get what he wants. How embarrassing. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Related: “The bright lining in this case shows we have a racing authority,” writes Jennie Rees, “with some backbone.” (Courier-Journal)
