New Posts For Thread: Mark Johnston rubbishes the BHA's claim...https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim...of cobalt is performance enhancing. The statement of a qualified vet, and a former BHA director against present members of the BHA team none of whom is a qualified vet (to my knowledge). Who do you believe?Whenever Mark talks grab yourself a large pinch of salt..or some earplugs.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285867#555285867Whenever Mark talks grab yourself a large pinch of salt..or some earplugs.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:51:09 -0500I do not care what they feed them as long as they keep winning; they could feed Mars bars fried in batter, for all I care. I wonder if that would be performance enhancing.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285685#555285685I do not care what they feed them as long as they keep winning; they could feed Mars bars fried in batter, for all I care. I wonder if that would be performance enhancing.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:28:23 -0500Very true look at us,I'm currently tinkering with pre workout nutrition and changing my performance so aye imagine what could be done with a horse.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285631#555285631Very true look at us,I'm currently tinkering with pre workout nutrition and changing my performance so aye imagine what could be done with a horse.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:21:46 -0500this piece seems to back Johnston up:https://thehorse.com/111559/cobalt-use-in-racehorses/The team found that administration had no effects on horses’ erythropoietin levels or red blood cell counts (both of which could improve oxygen-carrying capachttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285529#555285529this piece seems to back Johnston up:https://thehorse.com/111559/cobalt-use-in-racehorses/The team found that administration had no effects on horses’ erythropoietin levels or red blood cell counts (both of which could improve oxygen-carrying capacThu, 16 Aug 2018 08:03:47 -0500Isn't his son Charlie a qualified vet too? Personally, I believe there is a tinge of a chance of performance enhancing if administered on race day or just before racing, but I'm more concerned about those horses not running on merit ie not trying, orhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285527#555285527Isn't his son Charlie a qualified vet too? Personally, I believe there is a tinge of a chance of performance enhancing if administered on race day or just before racing, but I'm more concerned about those horses not running on merit ie not trying, orThu, 16 Aug 2018 08:03:37 -0500@https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285487#555285487@Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:58:34 -0500When did Johnston qualify as a vet Years ago i bet. i reckon things have moved on since then an he is not as up to date as the BHA expertsFurthermore if the Aussies are disqualifying trainers for using cobalt then there must be a deal of evidence thahttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285435#555285435When did Johnston qualify as a vet Years ago i bet. i reckon things have moved on since then an he is not as up to date as the BHA expertsFurthermore if the Aussies are disqualifying trainers for using cobalt then there must be a deal of evidence thaThu, 16 Aug 2018 07:51:25 -0500good post btw blackbarnhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285299#555285299good post btw blackbarnThu, 16 Aug 2018 07:22:17 -0500Braveheart's always been very opinionated imo..to me, he's like to be controversial.. gets his juices flowing...remind you of anyone Craigus ?....https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285297#555285297Braveheart's always been very opinionated imo..to me, he's like to be controversial.. gets his juices flowing...remind you of anyone Craigus ?....Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:21:44 -0500To answer the OP - I would be more inclined to believe the BHA.As many on here know I am no fan of that organisation but their rebuttal, part of which says......."While cobalt is an essential trace element and is naturally present in the horse, whenhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31438863/mark-johnston-rubbishes-the-bhas-claim?post_id=555285255#555285255To answer the OP - I would be more inclined to believe the BHA.As many on here know I am no fan of that organisation but their rebuttal, part of which says......."While cobalt is an essential trace element and is naturally present in the horse, whenThu, 16 Aug 2018 07:15:52 -0500