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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Dont you think his regular rider would have already known and likely been the person who made the suggestion in the first place?
You say it wouldn't hurt but where do you draw the line in what "the public" should be told before the race?
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This is a little different for two reasons. One, it could help educate the public on whip use. Two, it avoids the possible negative repercussions of people betting on horses and thinking the rider didn't give his best. Tell them beforehand, and that isn't an issue.
There are a lot bigger problems in racing than this, I admit that. I just see zero downside to it and some upside, that is all.