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[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by Scurlogue Champ

This is regarding truly run turf races, not the weird type we run over here.

These contrary-to-physics races are the result of DIRT racing (the kickback) and the many bush and biased tracks on which it's practiced. Gunning for the lead, moving prematurely, going without cover, having an advantage as a frontrunner, are all tactics that spell CERTAIN DOOM in any other sport (at a reasonably high speed). Try any of these at your local velodrome and see how quickly you're puking up your breakfast. Here, they're the norm.

As I've mentioned countless times before: the way these jock ride these races borders on ABUSE of the horses. Why would they care, however, as it doesn't cost them any pain; not like they in a bike race and they make a premature break and are made to pay for it.

Compounding matters is that most trainers/owners are clueless to it as well and thus the status quo is guaranteed to have a long life.