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Old 02-24-2015, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by v j stauffer View Post
One exception would be the first few jumps from the gate. We look for very quick correction if a horse doesn't break straight.

There's an old adage stewards have been known to say to jockeys. " The first jump is yours. The 2nd ours"
Except when Santa Anita is hosting a breeders cup?

Or is this adage moot if a disqualification would result in putting up a euro on dirt?

Or does Baffert trump all?
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