Gomez on Wait A While

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I disagree. It is the responsibility of the jockey to do what is right for the owners of the multi-million dollar piece of horse flesh he is riding. Bettors know that the risk of betting a top horse to show is that if it isn't in contention to win it will not be pushed hard through the line. If they don't then they are very naive as to the realities of the business of this sport. We know fully well that horses are cranked up for specific races and factor that into capping. Do you suggest we suspend any trainer for entering a horse that isn't fully cranked up because it is a wagering event?

We should have stewards that make these calls and dole out proper punishment. I believe the jockey's responsibility is not with the owner at all once the starting gate opens, it is with the racing authority and bettor. If it is a prep race, then there should be a stewards announcement and the bettors can do what they will with the information. In the end, regardless of how much an animal's supposed worth is, it is just a number that has been wagered on when they open the gates. You can't give free passes to "good" horses.