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Old 08-01-2012, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cmorioles View Post
A lot of journeymen riders won't make the lower weight, so it will be moot many times.
Good point. How about raising the base assigned weight 2 or 3 lbs and then giving the 5 lb credit for non-lasix? That should make it easier for most riders to make non-lasix weight.

As Calzone said, giving a weight break to non-lasix horses is simple and creates the right incentive. Also, it doesn't cost the track anything, as opposed to a purse incentive.

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