Scape goating aside, what procedures are now in place that would ensure that this type of theft of the bettors/customers money doesn't happen again?
Does Kentucky have different steps than other jurisdictions, have changes been implemented or do the ruler makers feel that the in place procedures are adequate but were just not adhered to?
The fact is that when the gate opened the filly was never given an opportunity to compete in the race and no one knows why. When was the decision made by the jock not to engage the field; prior to the start of the race or based on the filly's reaction to encouragement after the race began?
Take a look for yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTo5KGjMUo