Stewards ultimately hurting the game?

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by Gander

I agree the inconsistency sucks, but a horse like Vineyard Haven has to come down on Travers Day in the Kings Bishop. Dont you agree? Imagine needing Capt candyman for a huge score and not having the right call made?

Theres some that are just so obvious that need to be called. The inconsistency usually lies with ones that are borderline decisions. I feel for the most part, the obvious ones are called correctly.

Well, you do raise a good point... but that fine line / gray area is so vague its frustrating.

But, in VH's case, Garcia was given days... if he knew he was looking at 30 days for a ride like that plus a stiff fine, does he take the extra step to keep his horse straight?

There's no right answer here, but it does make you think a bit.