Crazy Ideas

Originally Posted by Riot

I understand the concept that as racing (greyhounds, horses) is a public gambling sport, and thus the public must be protected from fraud, I think it absolutely not true that two-year-olds that are put on the track for their first races are always, "driven through" just because it's a race. Watch the maiden races. Plenty of horses in there just for "training", and to try and have positive racing experiences.



"To race or not to race" two-year-old TB horses is not a black and white, "take my side or not" concept, clearly it is grey, and that is supported by much scientific evidence quantitating both risk and necessary benefit.

I agree with the maidens. But two year olds that show promise and have big money on them... I have seen them driven through. But thank you for a reasonable well thought out response instead of just totally dismissing everything I have said as reactionary.