Rags to Riches considered possible (barely) for travers

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by GPK

Damn women never listen....

I could be wrong of course, but "Rags" sounds a lot like one of our old pals to me.
And if I am right he doesn't live in San Diego, and he certainly isn't a woman.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by miraja2

I could be wrong of course, but "Rags" sounds a lot like one of our old pals to me.
And if I am right he doesn't live in San Diego, and he certainly isn't a woman.

*GPK checks to make sure Rags spelled backwards doens't come out Grits..*

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by GPK

*GPK checks to make sure Rags spelled backwards doens't come out Grits..*

She is at Saratoga and unfortunately you missed meeting her.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

She is at Saratoga and unfortunately you missed meeting her.

Heartbroken doesnt begin to convey my feelings at the moment...

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by GPK

Heartbroken doesnt begin to convey my feelings at the moment...

Chin up, you know I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Chin up, you know I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.

Thanks. No idea how I made it this long without you...

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by GPK

Thanks. No idea how I made it this long without you...

I'm just in sheer amazement that you've made it without some grits.

[viscount26]

Originally Posted by GPK

Thanks. No idea how I made it this long without you...

Poor Kev

[gamblin4ever]

If a trainer wants to dodge the competition by going in an easier spot then thats fine. But, if they enter a horse then scratch after entries are taken w/o valid excuse(like an injury), then the trainer should be fined. IMO this would limit trainers from entering and then scratching b/c the race came up too tough for their horse.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by gamblin4ever

If a trainer wants to dodge the competition by going in an easier spot then thats fine. But, if they enter a horse then scratch after entries are taken w/o valid excuse(like an injury), then the trainer should be fined. IMO this would limit trainers from entering and then scratching b/c the race came up too tough for their horse.

Exactly how much of a fine would be a deterent?
Do you know how easy it is to come up with a valid excuse?

[parsixfarms]

I was looking at the PPs for tomorrow's third race. Who scratches: Argentina or Wingspan?

[gamblin4ever]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Exactly how much of a fine would be a deterent?
Do you know how easy it is to come up with a valid excuse?

Not sure on amt. of the fine and valid excuse should be backed up by a vet or steward.

Not trying to change the industry, just tired of seeing trainers scratch horses b/c of weights,post,pace,etc.

If you don't have deterrents in place, trainers like Frankel will enter and then scratch b/c his horse is giving up too much weight. (just an example)
That way we don't end up w/ Graded Stakes w/ 5 horse fields, due to scratches.

I guess i'm just venting frustration..sorry

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by gamblin4ever

Not sure on amt. of the fine and valid excuse should be backed up by a vet or steward.

Not trying to change the industry, just tired of seeing trainers scratch horses b/c of weights,post,pace,etc.

If you don't have deterrents in place, trainers like Frankel will enter and then scratch b/c his horse is giving up too much weight. (just an example)
That way we don't end up w/ Graded Stakes w/ 5 horse fields, due to scratches.

I guess i'm just venting frustration..sorry

No reason to be sorry. But a $250 fine won't keep a guy from scratching especially out of a stake. You do forfeit your entry fee when you scratch out of a stake without a valid medical reason though and those are in the thousands sometimes. Of course it comes out of the owners account not the trainer.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

She is at Saratoga and unfortunately you missed meeting her.

Wait, GRITS is there?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Wait, GRITS is there?

Yup and apparently someone else was too but he doesn't say hello.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I was only there on Saturday....

I was so busy, I didn't even get a chance to look for the great Andy Serling.