They let him run the race with his cut finger, but that probably should have been not the case. and probably would have prevented that dog getting the broke leg. Hard truth, The organization and community needs to own its problems. They require a much deeper fix than banning someone like beals. You need to look at the root problem of the economics, the musher handler relationships that are illegal (cash under table room and board and so many times involve young people where your basically looking at teacher student scenarios) and prone for people to be taken advantage of. The political economic corruption of the sport wont get addressed and evolved into something more healthy and legitimate unless the media puts more pressure on the ITC. Paul Gebheardt who is quoted in this article shouldnt be on the ITC board as he has a habit of hiring women much younger than him and getting employee confused with date. Ask a gurl out paul, dont hire one. Thanks. Goes for Jeff too tho he seemtolearn