Steppenwolfer

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

Yes, he checked sharply in that race going down the backstretch. I don't think it was his fault though. I think that other horse came in on him pretty bad. That horse might have gotten disqualified for that if he would have finished in the money.

He actually steadied the horse sharply on two different occasions on the backstretch and then stopped trying. Did you watch the head on?

I say the first was absolutely his fault, as he had room, and rode indecisively which is obviously a bad thing to do when inside on the backstretch. The second was just further indecision or lack of competitive desire.