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Originally Posted by Danzig188
can't help thinking tho that lava man would get a ton more respect if he lost by a neck while giving 25 pounds than he ever would toting 124, barely conceding weight and winning.
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I wish that were true, but I don't think it's even close. People focus on the result, not the weight.
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Originally Posted by randallscott35
SO, if Frankel would scratch he'd be throwing away a chance at a million purse. Let him in that situation. Racing secretaries should not be bullied by trainers and too many of them are wussing out.
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What does the racing secretary win by risking Frankel's scratch? They lose Frankel's horse, and they are left with a field of 2nd stringers. The Grade I suddenly looks like a Grade 3 with little fan interest.
I agree with your goal, but it would take a longterm view by multiple racing secretaries, and that's not in the cards IMO.
--Dunbar