Blasi fined...

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm not sure how one could compare a horse flipping in the gate to a trainer bringing over the wrong horse.

As for the Khalila reference, she was announced as running for purse money only before wagering began on multi-race bets involving her.

No way, you can make bets in phone accounts as early as 11 Pm. I played a pik with her, and went out to brunch. I know for a FACT that I did this.

Perhaps I played a pik-3 and just got a refund or needed a conso?
I know the race was in May on a Sunday. It was dark and rainy up here.
I know the first race that day was won by a Clement NY bred grass horse, Oililly. What was the date of the race?

[The Bid]

Who else do you blame? Groom is making 400 a week, walker is making 200, owner is paying 2500 per month. If the trainer isnt responsible for getting his horse over to the paddock, he needs to make sure he has help capable of handling that duty. Its not Rocket Science. The grooms should know their horses names, know what they look like, and know when they run. If for some reason there is a communication breakdown, its the trainers fault, and only the trainers fault.

[sumitas]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I can't imagine anybody realistically thought there was any funny business going on but considering the shenanigans this barn has been proven to have been involved in I would say they should get whatever is the maximum fine.

One of the biggest problems facing racing is the continued nonchalance with which people flaunt the rules and the lack of real penalties applied when these rules are broken. I would say this lacksidasical approach has a lot to do with getting us to where we are now....which is pretty much a game full of cheating whether you like it or not.

I agree. There is cheating everywhere on and off the track. Horse racing needs much tighter policing.