Here is the problem that I have with this. The rule was put into place as I saw it to prevent owners/trainers from running lame horses so they can just pass the problem off to an unknowing party through the claim box. I get that and it provides a deterrent to run lame horses knowing that you will not get away with it by allowing the claim to be voided.
If that is the intent, then why should the new owner be able to void the claim if the horse was not declared by the vets to be lame before the race?
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