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Old 06-20-2007, 12:46 PM
blackthroatedwind blackthroatedwind is offline
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Originally Posted by pgardn
I understand this. But has there ever been a thought of running two year olds in races that are not bet on? My problem is a good many two year olds are pushed in a race after their form has completely broken down because there is money on them and the finish line approaches. I have watched this.

This is true for horses of all ages.

Betting creates money for purses, purses help pay people's expenses, without one you don't get the other.
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