A judge is putting more distance between Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Curlin and two minority owners accused of fraud (see below).

Special Judge Roger Crittenden ordered that a company that holds a 20% share of the horse now be managed by a court-appointed receiver.

The company was set up by Shirley Cunningham and William Gallion, who were ordered in a civil verdict to reimburse at least $42 million to clients in a diet-drug settlement. A mistrial was declared Thursday (July 3) in the criminal case that alleged the two defrauded their clients.

While Curlin’s profits were already being controlled by a receiver, Crittenden’s order also transfers the management of the company, Tandy LLC