Del Mar 2nd race mishap?

westcoastinvader · #1 07-26-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Did something happen to Bonus Pack too?

Apparently so. Vanned off after the finish say the charts.

Irony, Bonus Pack was claimed in the race.

DerbyCat · #2 07-26-2006, 10:42 PM

I'm no trainer or owner or any behind the scene track person but I had a feeling something wasn't right about Bonus Pack being entered in this race and now I think I'm upset. On paper (DRF pp's), this horse looked suspicious being in this race. His BSF's were the best by far, he was dropping considerably and he hadn't had a work since his last race (on 7/2, he was leading by a half at the top of the stretch and lost by 8.75 and finished 6th) -- simply, he didn't belong in this race. It appeared he was dropped to be claimed. I'm not saying the trainer knew he was hurt but it all looks real suspicious. I feel sorry for the person who claimed him today. But more importantly, I feel sorry for the horse and the people who cared about him.

westcoastinvader · #3 07-26-2006, 10:56 PM

[quote=DerbyCat]I'm no trainer or owner or any behind the scene track person but I had a feeling something wasn't right about Bonus Pack being entered in this race and now I think I'm upset.

I only know as much about the "inside" of racing as a lifelong true fan of watching and betting the sport would know.

But my first thought is that Del Mar would be an attractive place to put a horse in a claiming race, if the connections were hoping for a claim. Highly visible social scene, and all.

True story, I was once approached on the street in Saratoga (actually in a parking lot) by someone who was trying to sell me 1/2 interest in a 3 year old filly yet to step on a track.

I guess I looked like a wannabe horse owner sucker.

DerbyCat · #4 07-26-2006, 10:59 PM

What's that old saying... "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is."