Sports oe : TheReview Wednesday, March 14,1990 — B6 Pride and love of horses does exist The verdict is in and Joe Hudon was fined $1,000 and suspended from racing for 60 calendar days. Trainer Dave Hudon was given a $250 fine and a 15 day suspension. Both are appealing. It is the legal right of every individual to appeal andthat is exactly what Hudon did last October when racing in the B.C. Stake Races. He won more than half of the purse-monies and then served his suspension during the off season in December. No wonder the horsemen are upset. Manipulation, according to the dictionary, means to control or play upon by artful, unfair or insidious means. Meanwhile, Hudon can continue facing, bene- fiting financially while awaiting the appeal. Now, while it appears unfair, there is no need to step down a level and expose the churning feelings this brings about in one’s stomach. Let’s use this appeal time to our advantage. Those of you who are avidly opposed to drugs in sports have already written strongly to me on the Subject. I in turn promise to send yours, and any further letters received on the subject, to the appropriate channel. Waiting for the appeal can be beneficial to caring individuals. Speak loudly. Judges have the right to increase their penalties, I cannot think of any other sport that would allow someone involved in drugs Gn this case involving three separate horses in under five months) to be still participating in the sport. My heart and thanks go out to those who have spoken out already and my plea is for those who still remain silent to speak up. It hurt to see people leave the track because of the fact that Joe Hudon is still riding. Here is a sport which we have so vigorously been fighting for. If regular fans are disillusioned by this action, imagine how it must be for a newcomer. You have seen me mention Jim Keeling Sr. on many previous occasions. I cannot stress the respect I have for the man. Respect is earned, and he certainly has earned mine, now more so than ever. Joe Hudon, being a top driver, has been in a considerable drawing card at Sandown in past years. Horses are obviously more than a business 3 to stable his horses at Sandown Raceway, and after the existing meet at Cloverdale is completed, no longer shall he be able to stable his horses there either. Thank you Jim Keeling Sr, for integrity beyond reproach. Having discussed many mixed emotions in this column it would be inexcusable of me tO miss discussing how the lives of the owner have been affected by this scandal. In this case, the family that is still reeling from the impact of all this is Jim and Barbara Heath. I felt like an intruder calling to speak to Jim Heath today, not unlike someone invading one’s mouming space. Jim was owned part of some horses with Joe Hudon, including Bradner Helve- tia, who tested positive Feb, 14. Imagine if you can, having a fine horse, winning a prestigious Tace, proudly entering the winners circle, and then 10 days later being told that the horse had tested positive for drugs. Jim spoke openly and his voice could not conceal the hurt that this whole nightmare has caused personally. He admitted that he tried calling Joe to discuss the matter of the drug involvement, even though Joe asked him to give it time. Jim stood his ground and told Joe Hudon he wanted out. Trying to rid himself of any association with Hudon did not come easily by any means. Joe Hudon would not deal at all unless he could emerge the sole owner of Jim’s beloved superb horse Bradner-Gallant. Ironically it was only last year when Bradner Gallant had a bacterial infection and Joe wanted to put him down. Jim Heath’s love for the horse made him flatly refuse and he spared no cost transporting Bradner Gallant to the Washington State University Hospi- tal where he was nursed to a full recovery. It must have been a shaking hand and breaking heart that signed away Bradner Gallant. No amount of money can replace that real love. Yet to show a true respect for the sport, to rid themselves of the association with Joe Hudon and the contempt for drugs in this sport, there was no other choice for him. I wonder if any of us could have stood as tall. Honesty, pride and love of horses really does exist. “What goes around comes around,” is a District of North Saanich INVITATION TO TENDER Tenders for a two-year contract will be received for grass cutting on parks and urban boulevards within the District of North Saanich up to March 27th, 1990 at 9:00 a.m. Contract documents are available at the office of the District of North Saanich located at 1620 Mills Road. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. I.R. Zahynacz Municipal Engineer Catch the Excitement! Inter Track Betting Sandown Raceways Wed. & Fri. 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