Churchill to test scratch horses

[Storm Cadet]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

While I agree with much of what you said I fail to see who this is going to help outside of vets who will be giving more shots, often to horses without a real need. I would gather that virtually no one will not scratch because of this but those that do will pay a minor $30-50? penalty by giving a horse an unnecessary shot. I guess what I am saying that while it is nice to see a track pay some kind of attention to the bettors needs, an idea which is so flawed serves more as a PR move than something with actual effectiveness.

Agree...plus increased owners cost of the vet injection and medication bills for a BS scratch!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

Agree...plus increased owners cost of the vet injection and medication bills for a BS scratch!

Then owners should insist that their trainers only enter if they intend to run.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Then owners should insist that their trainers only enter if they intend to run.

Many owners are the ones who insist that you scratch

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

Agree...plus increased owners cost of the vet injection and medication bills for a BS scratch!

You're going to have an impossible time convincing me to give a horse a shot of antibiotic or Banamine if I don't think he needs it.