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Professor faces lifetime horse racing ban for allegedly using unauthorized data in shocking betting scandal

Nypost · · 572 words · By Malik Smith
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What to know about Insider Trading/Advantage

A racehorse owner is in hot water after igniting a scandal.

Claims checked 10
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center88%
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8 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

A racehorse owner is in hot water after igniting a scandal.

Why it matters

Marshall Gramm, an economics professor at Rhodes College (Tenn.), faces a lifetime ban after being charged with improperly accessing confidential health records for thousands of horses, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) said in a statement…

Common ground

HISA alleges that Gramm used this unauthorized access over a six-week period from May to June to access health information of horses that was intended only for veterinarians and the horses’ connections.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/sports/professor-faces-lifetime-horse-racing-ban-f…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: ““The information at issue was available through my authorized HISA account,” Gramm wrote on X on Monday afternoon.”
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Multiple sources directly quote Gramm's post on X stating: 'The information at issue was available through my authorized HISA account.'
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web search NEUTRAL — Gramm, in a statement issued Monday, disputed HISA’s characterization of his conduct and said he intends to vigorously defend himself. “The information at issue was available through my authorized HIS…
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/insider-trading-hisa-…
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web search NEUTRAL — "The information at issue was available through my authorized HISA account.In his statement on X, Gramm wrote: "I used my own account and credentials and never attempted to conceal my identity or circ…
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/horse-ra…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gramm accepts provisional suspension. From hisa. Marshall Gramm | L Marquardt.The information at issue was available through my authorized HISA account.
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/pdf/tdn/tdn260825.pdf
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Claim 2: “said in a statement on social media that he had broken no rules and would “vigorously defend” himself at his upcoming HISA hearing in September.”
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Sources confirm Gramm issued a statement (on X/social media) disputing the characterization of his conduct and stating he intends to vigorously defend himself.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bing introduced several notable features at its inception, such as search suggestions during query input and a list of related searches, known as the "Explore pane".
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 7, 2026 · Bing does not have a public “see everything” page for a keyword. Its related searches and autocomplete suggestions are selected dynamically, and the list can change with location, langua…
https://www.cloudspress.com/how-to-see-all-bing-related-sear…
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Claim 3: “Gramm did not deny accessing the information when approached by HISA investigators”
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Reports indicate that when confronted by HISA investigators, Gramm admitted to accessing the information.
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web search NEUTRAL — Gramm, when confronted with that information by a HISA investigator while at Saratoga, admitted to having accessed that information, according HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus, who talked about the matter Monday…
https://www.drf.com/news/hisa-charges-owner-gramm-had-unauth…
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web search NEUTRAL — Marshall Gramm. The Jockey Club Photo, Paulick Report edit.HISA’s investigation included an independent forensic cybersecurity analysis by Arete, which, Lazarus said, found no evidence that anyone els…
https://paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/how-he-did-it-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — HISA Charges Handicapper Marshall Gramm With Fraud Over Data Breach.When confronted with the investigation's findings, HISA said Gramm admitted he was the source of the past-performance profiles for t…
https://www.gambling.com/news/hisa-charges-handicapper-marsh…
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Claim 4: “Marshall Gramm, an economics professor at Rhodes College (Tenn.), faces a lifetime ban after being charged with improperly accessing confidential health records for thousands of horses, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) said in a statement Monday.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm that HISA charged Rhodes College professor Marshall Gramm with improperly accessing confidential horse health records and is seeking a lifetime ban.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is a private self-regulatory organization that regulates the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing in the United States. It is empowered by the feder…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseracing_Integrity_and_Safe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, also known by its acronym IFHA, is a global authority body for the sport of horseracing. Serving as a more formal body for the International Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Federation_of_Ho…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — HISA may refer to: Health Informatics Service Architecture, a European Committee of Standardization protocol on IT in healthcare Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a self-regulatory horse ra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HISA
+ 3 more evidence sources
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Claim 5: “It also claimed that Gramm attempted to conceal his identity using an automated method that made his access appear authorized.”
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Multiple sources report that HISA alleges Gramm used an automated method (specifically mentioning AI/Claude) to download records at scale and mimic authorized activity to avoid detection.
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web search NEUTRAL — Instead, Lazarus said, Gramm used artificial intelligence (Claude) to help write code that automated the process. HISA says he then used an automated browser to download records at scale, employing me…
https://paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/how-he-did-it-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — The results, HISA said, unanimously pointed to Gramm being solely responsible for accessing confidential horse health information at scale, using an automated method designed to mimic authorized activ…
https://www.gambling.com/news/hisa-charges-handicapper-marsh…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has charged Marshall Gramm with multiple rule violations, including fraud, following an investigation into the unauthorized access of confidential…
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/hisa-charges-marshall-…
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Claim 6: “Lazarus said HISA would reimburse the previous owners of those horses and seek restitution from Gramm in court.”
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Multiple sources confirm Lisa Lazarus stated HISA would reimburse previous owners and seek restitution from Gramm in court.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is a private self-regulatory organization that regulates the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing in the United States. It is empowered by the feder…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseracing_Integrity_and_Safe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lazarus said HISA would reimburse those owners and then seek to retrieve the money from Gramm via legal proceedings. Lazarus said that Gramm accessed the available health history records of all nine h…
https://www.drf.com/news/hisa-charges-owner-gramm-had-unauth…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lazarus said HISA would reimburse the previous owners of those horses and seek restitution from Gramm in court. Gramm did not deny accessing the information when approached by HISA investigators...
https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/sports/professor-faces-lifetim…
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Claim 7: ““Once logged into my account, I bypassed no security protocols or other safeguards to access the information.”
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While the specific 'security protocols' quote is not in the provided snippets for claim 8, the evidence for claim 7 includes a quote from the same X post where Gramm says he 'never attempted to conceal my identity or circumvent HISA's security,' which corroborates the essence of the claim.
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Claim 8: “Over that six-week span, Gramm engaged in pari-mutuel wagering and claimed nine horses, who earned his racing team between $80,000-$90,000, according to HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus.”
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HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus is cited across multiple reports stating that Gramm claimed nine horses which earned between $80,000 and $90,000.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lazarus estimated that the claimed horses earned between $80,000 to $90,000 but that the horses would not be returned to the previous owner. Lazarus said HISA would reimburse those owners and then see…
https://www.drf.com/news/hisa-charges-owner-gramm-had-unauth…
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web search NEUTRAL — HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus disclosed the connection Monday during a press conference held hours after the organization announced two disciplinary charges against Gramm, a prominent owner, handicapping cont…
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/insider-trading-hisa-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Disclosure: Marshall Gramm is a good friend. He has been a guest on my shows many times and is a regular contributor to In The Money Media. Ten Strike Racing was the first commercial sponsor our compa…
https://inthemoneypodcast.com/the-punishment-and-the-crime-i…
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Claim 9: “HISA also shared its findings with federal and local law enforcement”
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Evidence for claim 4 mentions that HISA will refer all findings to regulatory agencies, racetrack operators, and bet takers, as well as state and federal authorities.
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Claim 10: “HISA alleges that Gramm used this unauthorized access over a six-week period from May to June to access health information of horses that was intended only for veterinarians and the horses’ connections.”
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The evidence from HISA and news reports confirms the misappropriation of confidential horse health information occurred over a 6-week window beginning in early May.
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.