Classic Empire

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Originally Posted by freddymo

Can a horse be deemed as "unsound" because they refused to race/mental case? Or does it have to be physical ailments?

I presume its at the discretion of the examining veterinarian. Although such a horse as you describe would probably go on the Stewards or the Starters list before the Vet List.

Nevertheless , according to the DRF article on the race, the NYRA veterinarian said Classic Empire was showing lameness, so some sort of physical ailment was a factor.