Mark Gerard

Mark Gerard (6 October 1934 – 21 June 2011) was an American equine veterinarian. Gerard was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Cornell University.^[1] As a student he worked as an exercise rider for, among others, Hall of Fame trainer James E. Fitzsimmons.^[2]

Gerard started practice as a veterinarian for race horses, some highly successful ones, such as Canonero II, who won the Kentucky Derby.^[2] In 1977, Gerard was involved in a much-publicised scandal involving horse switching. Gerard had imported two horses from Uruguay, a champion named Cinzano and the much cheaper Lebon. After Lebon had under-performed in his earlier races, Gerard ran Cinzano in its name. Cinzano subsequently won as a 57-1 ousider at New York's Belmont Park, and Gerard collected a $77,920 winning on a bet.^[1]

Later, a Uruguayan journalist recognized the horse as Cinzano from a picture, and an investigation was started.^[1] Gerard was sentenced to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Shapiro, T. Rees (29 June 2011). "Mark Gerard, vet convicted in horse-swap scandal, dies at 76". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/mark-gerard-vet-convicted-in-horse-swap-scandal-dies-at-76/2011/06/28/AGNTPspH_story.html. Retrieved 18 July 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Christine, Bill (25 June 2011). "Obituary: Mark Gerard dies at 76; prominent racetrack veterinarian". Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-mark-gerard-20110625,0,3460826.story. Retrieved 18 July 2011. 

External links

• Oakford, Glenye Cain (28 June 2011). "Gerard, vet at center of ringer scandal, dies at 76". Daily Racing Form. http://www.drf.com/news/gerard-vet-center-ringer-scandal-dies-76. Retrieved 18 July 2011. 

Persondata
Name	Gerard, Mark
Alternative names	Mark Joel Geronimus
Short description	Equine veterinarian
Date of birth	1934
Place of birth	Brooklyn, New York
Date of death	2011
Place of death	Miami, Florida