Well, while obviously the Pletcherization of racing is, IMO, not an overall good for the game, I am sorry if I can't feel badly for EVERY trainer who doesn't make it. As a horseplayer who has seen Pete Vestal's horses run for quite some time I can say he was hardly a trainer who I looked to bet on or trusted to develop a horse. No malice, and I wish him well, but I think there are far better trainers struggling because many owners are flocking to a few trainers.
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