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Originally Posted by Danzig
and couldn't a jock get questioned if it was felt he didn't prevail to the wire?
the sooner everyone involved in this sport comes to grips with bettors being a huge factor, the better.
we are told about lasix, blinkers, shoes, jock changes, weight difference, etc. whether a whip is used should be public info as well.
i guess going forward it's something bettors need to take note of in baby races, whether they go to the stick or if it's just carried along for ballast. |
If a rider is riding without the whip you are told. Unless you are in possession of a crystal ball you wont be able to tell if the rider is going to use the one he has in his hand. Sure in this case Gary Stevens is going to go to extreme lengths to follow the instructions of the biggest trainer in the game but trust me it is dicey with the rest of them and the rest of us.