Santa Anita 1st

[NTamm1215]

In the opener at SA Gomez is riding a 4/5 shot who is quickly approaching the leaders at the top of the stretch. He needs a place to go so he boldly shoves his mount into a tight spot between the 3rd and 4th horse. He completely knocks the 6 horse off stride. The 6 ends up running 3rd and there's a legitimate case for him being cost a placing.

Of course, there's an inquiry and the result stands. I had no dog in the fight but I can't imagine that being an infraction that's allowable across the board.

NT

[dagolfer33]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

In the opener at SA Gomez is riding a 4/5 shot who is quickly approaching the leaders at the top of the stretch. He needs a place to go so he boldly shoves his mount into a tight spot between the 3rd and 4th horse. He completely knocks the 6 horse off stride. The 6 ends up running 3rd and there's a legitimate case for him being cost a placing.

Of course, there's an inquiry and the result stands. I had no dog in the fight but I can't imagine that being an infraction that's allowable across the board.

NT

I had a $5 WP on the 3. If the roles were reversed there is no way they let a 55-1 take half the field out on the turn and still leave him up to win.

[PeteMugg]

Originally Posted by dagolfer33

I had a $5 WP on the 3. If the roles were reversed there is no way they let a 55-1 take half the field out on the turn and still leave him up to win.

What?? A double standard?

[dagolfer33]

Originally Posted by PeteMugg

What?? A double standard?

In my case, the only standard that applies is the "I bet on the the #3" factor.

[dagolfer33]

It's like "they" know how I bet the race. Mysterious indeed.

[jballscalls]

thought for sure that horse was coming down.

[PeteMugg]

I thought that would come down for sure. I needed the five for my threes and fours, can't believe it really.