No Shame

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Originally Posted by pointman

I agree Matt, I should have been a bit more clear, but I don't think Geroux did anything wrong either. He was hitting his horse right handed and the horse came out on her own. I don't think it was his fault that he could not keep the horse straight but the horse interfered which warranted a DQ. I don't think Geroux deserves any penalty for something I seriously doubt he expected or could control.

I just re-watched the head on and you are right JV horse did come down the entire stretch in the two path. I saw it differently watching the replay yesterday on the infield big screen as it looked like JV was out more off the rail. But I still point out that by choosing the two path down the stretch brings a risk when passing a willing yet tiring horse. So JV initiates the risk and when that risk is realized, he benefits.