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Originally Posted by pointman
Obviously the starter and the guys in the gate were not in sync. But. I don't see what else they should do. Other jurisdictions may have let the result stand which is not fair either. I guess you can argue they should have voided the race and refunded as Coach said, but I can count the number of times that has happened on one hand. Maybe the State will use this race as an excuse to fully revoke NYRA's franchise.
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A rule is a rule so I have to live with it but they need to take a look at that rule. The bettor should not be punished for a ****up by starter or gate crew that wipes out the bettors interest at the start.