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Originally Posted by ArlJim78
what exactly is risky about galloping a horse that is fine? i said that i can see wrapping him up, but pulling him up is another thing.
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Desormeaux didn't think the horse was fine, so he played it carefully. That was the absolute correct thing to do, unless you expect him to give him a full vet exam during the race.
Besides, it isn't like KD eased him while he was running hard for the win. Watch the replay - he doesn't do it until horses are already streaming by him.