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TheSpyder · #1 07-08-2008, 10:11 AM

How many times does this happen versus a fixed race. I have no idea but would think that latter happens more.

Opinions?

blackthroatedwind · #2 07-08-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSpyder

How many times does this happen versus a fixed race. I have no idea but would think that latter happens more.

Opinions?

I guess it depends on your definition of a fixed race.

My guess is you are completely wrong.

Jax Cajun · #3 07-08-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I guess it depends on your definition of a fixed race.

My guess is you are completely wrong.

A fixed race would be Carlos Montalvo pulling up before the wire on Spring Training at Prarie Meadows about 3 weeks ago.

cmorioles · #4 07-08-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jax Cajun

A fixed race would be Carlos Montalvo pulling up before the wire on Spring Training at Prarie Meadows about 3 weeks ago.

I would think if a race is fixed so a horse won't win, the jockey would do so long before the wire.

SentToStud · #5 07-08-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cmorioles

I would think if a race is fixed so a horse won't win, the jockey would do so long before the wire.

I would too. Buit that ride was pretty bad late as he stopped riding hard for 3-4 strides. More likely incompetence than anything else. PRM 6/9 race 4.

Bobby Fischer · #6 07-08-2008, 11:04 AM

I once had a teller fail to "shut off" after the start.

The favorite broke on top by 3 lengths, so I put $2 show on it.

The Indomitable DrugS · #7 07-08-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SentToStud

I would too. Buit that ride was pretty bad late as he stopped riding hard for 3-4 strides. More likely incompetence than anything else. PRM 6/9 race 4.

He did the same thing in the race on 5/26.

I believe that was the race Montalvo was suspended for. Joel Cambell rode him on 6/9.

TheSpyder · #8 07-08-2008, 12:10 PM

I'm not saying I know how much but do remember once going to the paddock at the Big T in my younger days to bet on the five. As the jockey on his horse passed he looked directly at the guy next to me and his hands moved to the side indicating "7" to the guy. I looked at the guy next to me who smiled and looked just like the jockey.

The seven won by five lengths.......and so did I

blackthroatedwind · #9 07-08-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSpyder

I'm not saying I know how much but do remember once going to the paddock at the Big T in my younger days to bet on the five. As the jockey on his horse passed he looked directly at the guy next to me and his hands moved to the side indicating "7" to the guy. I looked at the guy next to me who smiled and looked just like the jockey.

The seven won by five lengths.......and so did I

I'm sold. Racing is rigged.

Time to start playing backgammon in the park for a living.

Jax Cajun · #10 07-08-2008, 10:50 AM

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you beat me to it.

You're right, they could just check behind a horse or two. Spring Training led from the start though. Montalvo did get suspended.

cmorioles · #11 07-08-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jax Cajun

You're right, they could just check behind a horse or two. Spring Training led from the start though. Montalvo did get suspended.

Not to get off subject too much, but here is the story:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/app...RTS14/80527058

If the stewards don't believe him, isn't two weeks a bit light?