11-05-2010, 09:48 PM
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Randwyck
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: VA and Saratoga
Posts: 1,352
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Originally Posted by MaTH716
I really don't think it's that easy for JV. Opt not to ride for your #1 employer in a two million dollar race? Should have he called the vet over, yes. Do I think he would have rode her if she/he was in some sort of danger, no. He really never seemed to urge/get in to her either. He was in a no win situation. Also, Pletcher knew there was an issue in the paddock and I'm sure he watched her very carefully warming up. If anyone should get the blame IMO it is him.
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Once a jock is on the horse, the honus is on him. They all just better pray to whomever they pray to that nothing goes wrong with her as a result of running her around that track. My heart breaks for her. First and foremost - it's always the horse that's top priority. Pletcher didn't do right and neither did Johnny V.
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