I don't think many would have turned away Advertise. I also don't think that the national studs reputation will be in anyway whatsoever tarnished by dealing with fraudsters and money launderers (if thats what they turn out to be). I have a feeling that people at the top of this sport only care about themselves and would far rather deal with a rich fraudster than an honest poor man. The establishment have dealt with immoral countries and rulers for years and horse racing is their game.
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