NYT: The death of the filly Eight Belles during last year's Kentucky Derby, along with the revelation that Big Brown had been treated with steroids before his dazzling victory, spurred pledges of reform and accountability for the welfare of the American thoroughbred. But as racing prepares for its biggest show on Saturday, many top owners and trainers still resist even discussing what legal medications their horses are receiving.
Many owners, trainers are silent on drug issue
Seeded on Sat May 2, 2009 10:52 AM EDT (NBC Sports)

