Aqueduct spill

justindew · #1 03-04-2009, 05:11 PM

I thought there was a rule in NY that if at least 50% of field did not finish the race, then the race was declared a no contest. Clearly I am wrong since 5 of the 7 in this race went down and there was a payout.

Am I crazy, or is this an actual rule somewhere?

#2 03-04-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by justindew

I thought there was a rule in NY that if at least 50% of field did not finish the race, then the race was declared a no contest. Clearly I am wrong since 5 of the 7 in this race went down and there was a payout.

Am I crazy, or is this an actual rule somewhere?

Yes

the_fat_man · #3 03-04-2009, 06:04 PM

What are we pushing for now: refunds for breakdowns/falls?

Let's add the DO OVER to racing.

justindew · #4 03-04-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

What are we pushing for now: refunds for breakdowns/falls?

Let's add the DO OVER to racing.

I'm not pushing for anything. I'm asking if this is a rule anywhere.

NTamm1215 · #5 03-04-2009, 06:54 PM

As far as I know it is a rule in California. I remember working as a mutuel clerk and there being a refund in a race at Bay Meadows where 4 of the 7 horses went down. Made for some serious stooping afterwards.

NT

fpsoxfan · #6 03-04-2009, 07:02 PM

Just watched the race. What a horrible looking spill. I'm sorry to hear about the horse Private Details. It's a nasty part of our game. Thank Goodness none of the Jockeys sustained any life threatening injuries.

parsixfarms · #7 03-05-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NTamm1215

As far as I know it is a rule in California. I remember working as a mutuel clerk and there being a refund in a race at Bay Meadows where 4 of the 7 horses went down. Made for some serious stooping afterwards.

NT

I think there was a race at Del Mar just a few summers ago that was declared a "no contest" because most of the field was impacted by a breakdown on the far turn. The owner of the winner brought action against the CHRB.