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Old 12-11-2007, 05:20 PM
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Stewards ARE 'dedicated pros' and it is part of the responsibilities in the stand.
Isn't the switch triggered by the starter's button hooked into the mutuels?
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Old 12-11-2007, 07:30 PM
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Isn't the switch triggered by the starter's button hooked into the mutuels?
Can be.. Why it's not installed that way more widely is a mystery.
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Old 12-17-2007, 06:52 PM
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The Blood-Horse today:

"The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority will form a subcommittee to investigate an incident in which wagering on a Fair Grounds race at Keeneland remained available while a race was in progress, officials said Dec. 17." ... etc..
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