Background
Gerard was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Cornell University.
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Career
As a student he worked as an exercise rider for, among others, Hall of Fame trainer James East. Fitzsimmons. In 1977, Gerard was involved in a much-publicised scandal involving horse switching. After Lebon had under-performed in his earlier races, Gerard ran Cinzano in its name.
Later, a Uruguayan journalist recognized the horse as Cinzano from a picture, and an investigation was started.
Gerard was sentenced to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
Achievements
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Gerard started practice as a veterinarian for race horses, some highly successful ones, such as Canonero II, who won the Kentucky Derby. Gerard had imported two horses from Uruguay, a champion named Cinzano and the much cheaper Lebon. Cinzano subsequently won as a 57-1 ousider at New York"s Belmont Park, and Gerard collected a $77,920 winning on a bet.
