Gulfstream Park Suspends Privileges For Veterinarian Patrick

Leonard Patrick, the primary veterinarian used by owner Mike Gill and trainer Mark Shuman, had his privileges suspended by Gulfstream Park on Wednesday for improper storage of Class 3 and Class 4 narcotic medication.

The irregularities were noted during a search of Patrick’s vehicle on Monday, one week after the leg of Gill’s Casual Conflict was amputated following the horse’s

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Leonard Patrick, the primary veterinarian used by owner Mike Gill and trainer Mark Shuman, had his privileges suspended by Gulfstream Park on Wednesday for improper storage of Class 3 and Class 4 narcotic medication.

The irregularities were noted during a search of Patrick’s vehicle on Monday, one week after the leg of Gill’s Casual Conflict was amputated following the horse’s breakdown. The amputation was performed by another of Gill’s veterinarians, Philip Aleong, whose vehicle was also searched

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Scott Davis is a correspodent for The Blood-Horse magazine, sister publication to The Horse.

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