Ellis Park Race 2 8/22

Seattleallstar · #1 08-22-2010, 11:42 PM

what the hell happened to the 4? Can someone explain

Port Conway Lane · #2 08-22-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

what the hell happened to the 4? Can someone explain

CODE BLUE set the pace off the inside and faded in the drive.

pba1817 · #3 08-23-2010, 02:07 AM

Stiff Job...

Siena 16 · #4 08-23-2010, 08:58 AM

The jockey said "NOT TODAY"

fantini33 · #5 08-23-2010, 10:36 AM

Do they even question a guy after a ride like that? Looked like a workout, and a half-assed one at that.

golfer · #6 08-23-2010, 03:54 PM

That was the type of ride that, without further explanation, leads people to believe this game is not completely above board. Racing does itself a diservice by not addressing this type of situation (time and time again).

The Indomitable DrugS · #7 08-23-2010, 03:59 PM

I agree that the ride was an awfully curious one... and the rider basically never appeared to urge the horse at any point.

But - if your intentions are to stiff a horse going in - you do not put the horse on the lead under any circumstances at any point in the race.

Seattleallstar · #8 08-23-2010, 04:17 PM

Ive seen plenty of rides like this, but this one was just a head scratcher. I mean was his horse spent already? Had a breathing problem and just decided not to persevere with the horse anymore? This wasnt like some super longshot no nobody, it was the favorite.