Baffert Fined

Originally Posted by Thoroughbred Fan

What do they add? You obviously don't have any idea about the origin of horseracing. The horse represents the owner in the race. It is the owners right to accompany the horse in the paddock and be seen with his horse. Many owners are knowledgeable and like to see the condition of their horse prior to the race.

It has always been very enlightening to me to be in there and I would be very upset if anyone in my partnership were denied entrance.

Don;t confuse him with facts Tbred!!!!! The guy is obviously trying to defend CD at any cost and knock down a guy who does constant interviews and accomodating of people. Funny, if baffert was known for stunts like this you'd think we would have heard of some by now. Belmont day he sure didnt seem to have a problem now did he? And to think that he shouldnt receive some recognition for actually winning the race 3 times is preposterous. he wasnt asking to break any laws, he was just saying hey these guys are with me, and if I'm in a postion to make teh call, I have to ask myself just how dangerous it could be to let two guys in who are in the personal escort of a guy who has won the race and is well known. My call is gonna be that they arent a threat whatsoever, they wouldnt be in the company of someone like that if they were.