Meanest Trainer Ever?

[trackrat59]

I have a question. Let me know if I'm off on what I'm seeing.

I watched the video several times. Yes, the horse was out of control and D.C. was trying to gain control, get the horse to run straight, and move over to the rail. From what I saw in the video it appears the horse finally starts moving toward the rail as he goes into the turn and appears to be less rank at that point. This is when the horse gets smacked in the face. Did I see that correctly? If so it was unfair to slap the horse in the face at that point. If it was done as an attempt to gain control in a dangerous situation so be it.