Say Good-bye to the Handicap?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

What makes it tough is they are trying to get top names to run.Would Lava Man's trainer run him at 127lbs.?? Yes,but would Bobby Frankel do it with a similar star horse? ..........Hard to say,but I'd lean towards no.He wouldn't run.So,do they give out weights according to who is training the star horse? No,they shouldn't.So,to be consistent,they go too low.

SO, if Frankel would scratch he'd be throwing away a chance at a million purse. Let him in that situation. Racing secretaries should not be bullied by trainers and too many of them are wussing out.