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Y'all,
I can't find an answer to this question (or even guesses). What is the market and economics of doping?
Sure, it's easy to see at the trainer/owner level, but let's start at the other end. The manufacturer of the substances has start up costs (build lab, buy secret recipe), on-going costs (pay chemists, techs, etc.) and operating costs (the raw materials, vials, boxes, shipping, etc.), and distribution costs (and bribes?) to get the product to the end user?
How much money does that person need to clear every month to justify the cost and associated risk? How many units must they sell to justify the business? Answer that question and I think we could determine how widespread this problem is.
Also, how (and how much) do the downstream players get paid to justify the risk/reward of this operation? Sure isn't betting on the runners from these barns because of the low ROI and added risk. What are the cuts to the vets, mules, etc.?
RSR
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