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Steroid Controversies in Horse Racing
The chapter delves into the prevalence of anabolic steroid use in horse racing, discussing historical controversies and the impact on legendary horses like Secretariat. Insights are shared on trainers' perceptions of steroids and how they were viewed as aiding recovery and muscle mass rather than simply performance enhancers. The potential influence of steroids on Secretariat's racing career is explored, along with broader considerations of steroid use in the sport.