King's Drama

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I'd definitely consider that a positive. If something seems wrong with the horse he more than likely isn't going to hit the board anyways even if it doesn't turn out to be an injury. Why destroy the horse trying to get him up for 6th when you can tell he's not right? (That's rhetorical, I didn't think you were saying he should do that)

The only thing is that I wonder why the jock doesnot notice it in the warmup of the horse ? If the horse warms up poorly, why not scratch prerace ? Very few are scratched in this manner. Midrace, also no problem, save the horse and don't take chances, but short of that, unless an obvious sound etc. should have been scratched at the gate to protect both the animal and the public.