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Old 06-29-2011, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord View Post
I actually haven't watched the Ruffian movie yet - but someone told me current PID jock Fransisco Torres played Beaza in the movie.

"Bull" Torres has been DQ'd from more wins than any other jock in PID history and he's only ridden about 100 total races here. He pulled off a rare double earlier in the meet - getting DQ'd on a winner in back-to-back races.

Cheap DQ's imo - and one of the agents say the stewards have an agenda against him - and I guess they want to take it out on the bettors as well.
Do yourself a favor and read the Jane Schwartz book instead.
I think I still have my copy laying around the house somewhere if you are interested.
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